Weather in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in May
In an average May, Phnom Penh sees a daily high around 35°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 35°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 31°C to 38°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
43°C
1983-05-21
Lowest
28°C
1999-05-30
Low
Highest
31°C
2024-05-03
Lowest
23°C
1985-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
65°C
2023-05-06
Lowest
34°C
1999-05-30
Humidity
Highest
25.2 g/m³
2024-05-31
Lowest
15.8 g/m³
1987-05-14
Wind
Highest
32 km/h
2011-05-10
Lowest
5 km/h
2009-05-01
Precip
Wettest
293 mm
1996
Driest
23 mm
1982
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