Battambang · SpringMonth summary
Battambang weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 93°F
🌧 Rainy days
76% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Battambang in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: May is an average time for Battambang. December (8.3/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Battambang in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Battambang. Temperatures rise (34°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 76% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 72°F | 90°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 73°F | 93°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 95°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 95°F | 52% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 93°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 93°F | 63% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 91°F | 74% | 0.2in | 9.4h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 91°F | 79% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 75°F | 90°F | 89% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 88°F | 76% | 0.3in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 86°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 72°F | 86°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Battambang averages 93°F, 76% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -59%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Battambang in May
Is May a good time to visit Battambang?
May is not recommended for Battambang (score 5.0/10). With 76% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine, consider December (8.3/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Battambang in May?
Yes, 76% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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