Weather in Phnom Penh for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Phnom Penh at the beginning of May is 38.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 35.3 °C by the end of May.
Phnom Penh experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
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Phnom Penh in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 38° | 2 38° | 3 38° | 4 37° | |||
5 38° | 6 39° | 7 39° | 8 37° | 9 34° | 10 35° | 11 35° |
12 34° | 13 35° | 14 36° | 15 36° | 16 36° | 17 36° | 18 37° |
19 37° | 20 37° | 21 32° | 22 33° | 23 35° | 24 35° | 25 36° |
26 37° | 27 35° | 28 33° | 29 35° | 30 36° | 31 35° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Phnom Penh
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Heavy rain at times | 38° /27° | 0.7 mm | 9 | |
2 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 38° /26° | 4.5 mm | 8 | |
3 May | Overcast | 38° /27° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
4 May | Heavy rain at times | 37° /27° | 5.5 mm | 8 | |
5 May | Overcast | 38° /25° | 7.1 mm | 8 | |
6 May | Partly cloudy | 39° /25° | 2.1 mm | 10 | |
7 May | Cloudy | 39° /26° | 5.3 mm | 8 | |
8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 37° /27° | 5.8 mm | 8 | |
9 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 34° /26° | 8.8 mm | 8 | |
10 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /26° | 5.1 mm | 8 | |
11 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /27° | 8.9 mm | 8 | |
12 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 34° /26° | 16 mm | 8 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 35° /26° | 6.6 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 36° /26° | 9.4 mm | 8 | |
15 May | Cloudy | 36° /27° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
16 May | Partly cloudy | 36° /27° | 3.9 mm | 9 | |
17 May | Patchy rain possible | 36° /26° | 4.9 mm | 8 | |
18 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 37° /27° | 2.4 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Patchy rain possible | 37° /27° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
20 May | Moderate rain at times | 37° /27° | 1.2 mm | 8 | |
21 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /27° | 12.3 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /26° | 16.6 mm | 8 | |
23 May | Patchy rain possible | 35° /26° | 3.2 mm | 8 | |
24 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /26° | 4.4 mm | 8 | |
25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 36° /26° | 2.1 mm | 8 | |
26 May | Patchy rain possible | 37° /26° | 2.1 mm | 8 | |
27 May | Heavy rain at times | 35° /26° | 41.7 mm | 8 | |
28 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /26° | 8.9 mm | 8 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 35° /27° | 0.5 mm | 8 | |
30 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 36° /27° | 3.5 mm | 8 | |
31 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /27° | 1.3 mm | 8 | |
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Phnom Penh in May - FAQ
What to pack to Phnom Penh in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Phnom Penh in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Phnom Penh, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
May rainfall patterns in Phnom Penh
UV exposure in Phnom Penh during May
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