May weather forecast
Banlung, Cambodia

May in Banlung introduces the wet season characterized by significantly heavier rainfall. The city sees daylight for about 12.8 hours, but sunshine is reduced to 6 hours due to the dense cloud cover associated with increased rainfall. On average, 16 days of the month would witness rainfall - a stark contrast from the dryer months. UV levels remain constant, hence, despite the increase in rainy days, sun skin care should not be neglected.

Temperature

The initiation of May sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Banlung, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Banlung, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 1878mm (73.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:15 +07.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in May transforms into this advice:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. One must apply and reapply generously an SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or after an outdoor workout or swim.