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 in Banlung records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Banlung's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 24°C (75.2°F).

Rainfall

In May, in Banlung, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147 rainfall days, and 1878mm (73.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Banlung, the average length of the day in May 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, in Banlung, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:15 +07.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 in May translates into these instructions:
Enforce all necessary precautions, unprotected skin might burn swiftly. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise.