Cambodia Weather in May - sunny days

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Cambodia - Weather in May. First month of the wet SW monsoon, with increasing rain and thunderstorms and high humidity. The monsoon have come late more and more often, but in a typical year, the occasional thunderstorms have given way to the regular rains of the monsoon. Days may alternate between hot and dry and cooler with rain. Rains do not last for long, and can generally be worked around. Tourist numbers are now much lower than in high season, and many special offers can be found.

Touring highlights in May

Average of 10-12 hours per day sunshine with bright mornings some showers towards the middle of May.
Temperatures range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF)
Crowd avoidance is easy as large tourist groups are virtually non-existant.
The temeratures in the Angkor complex are typically several degrees lower due to the large amount of trees & forested area that retain cool temperatures

For more ideas on what to see and do in Cambodia during May, browse the extensive example itineraries or contact us with your requirements and we will get a proposal out to you usually within a day.

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Daylight Hours

First Light - 0515
Sunrise - 0548

Sunset - 1816
Last Light - 1839

Precipitation

Chance of precipitation on any given day - 50% unless the monsoon is late.
If not, then about half of the days will see some rain.

Temperature

Minimum - 25ºC
Maximum - 35ºC

ABOUTAsia staff view: Why visit in May

Olaia says: "This was the hottest month for me! I just wanted to sit by the hotel pool all day because it was baking hot. Fortunately, I took a break and visited Battambang which was so much greener compared to the rest of Cambodia. "

"In Battambang, I found a particular fruit known as Soursop. It was a bit tart and they made a fantastic shake with it. That was the summer drink for me - cold, refreshing, and very Cambodian."

Khmer Proverb

If you want knowledge, act as if ignorant

Interpretation

A person who acts as if ignorant will put forth greater effort in listening to and learning from others. A person who thinks he or she already knows everything will have no inclination to listen or learn.

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