Phnom Penh in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Phnom Penh in may 2025
The weather in Phnom Penh in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
83°F
Partly Cloudy
37% of time
37%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
35%
13%
8%
Weather at 6pm
88°F
Heavy rain
41% of time
26%
16%
8%
Weather at 3am
81°F
32%
31%
22%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Phnom Penh in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Phnom Penh in may.
The climate of Phnom Penh in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Phnom Penh is wet (with 11.1in of rainfall over 17 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 9.4in of rainfall over 13 days.
The climate is very hot around this city in may. Temperatures are up to 97°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Phnom Penh is 90°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Phnom Penh in may with a maximum record of 106°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2009. You can hope to have 86°F or more throughout the month.
In may in Phnom Penh, the days on average last 12:39. The sun rises at 05:37 and sunset is at 18:16.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go there in Cambodia.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Phnom Penh in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 97°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 106°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.8in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Phnom Penh in may 2024:
85°F to 104°F
85°F to 104°F
83°F to 103°F
83°F to 101°F
83°F to 101°F
77°F to 99°F
81°F to 99°F
83°F to 104°F
83°F to 99°F
79°F to 97°F
81°F to 101°F
81°F to 97°F
81°F to 97°F
81°F to 95°F
83°F to 97°F
79°F to 97°F
83°F to 92°F
81°F to 97°F
79°F to 95°F
83°F to 99°F
81°F to 86°F
79°F to 88°F
81°F to 92°F
79°F to 94°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 97°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 97°F
79°F to 92°F
Map: other cities in Cambodia in may
Cities near Phnom Penh:
| Koh Pen in may | tolerable weather |
| Kampong Cham in may | tolerable weather |
| Kirirom National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Krong Kaeb in may | tolerable weather |
| Kampot in may | tolerable weather |
| Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Sambor Prei Kuk in may | tolerable weather |
| Kratie in may | tolerable weather |
| Koh Thmei in may | tolerable weather |
| Tonlé Sap in may | tolerable weather |
| Sihanoukville in may | tolerable weather |
| Koh Ta Kiev in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Phnom Penh in may:
Weather data for Phnom Penh for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Phnom Penh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Phnom Penh can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Phnom Penh.