May weather forecast
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Like a prelude to the upcoming wet season, May sees substantial changes in Krong Siem Reap's climate parameters. From a temperature standpoint, it continues the increasing trend from April, hitting the highest mark yet this year. However, a more dramatically shifting element is rain count - a significant jump from the preceding month sees May receive up to 146mm of precipitation. Consequently, this month denotes the start of the wet season, foreseeably raising humidity levels. Despite more cloud cover due to increased rainfall, hours of daylight are at their peak, continuing from April.

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a tropical 34°C in May, hardly different from the 36°C recorded in April. During the nights in May, Krong Siem Reap experiences a consistent average temperature of 25°C.

Rainfall

In May, in Krong Siem Reap, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 146mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Krong Siem Reap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121 days and collects up to 1357mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In Krong Siem Reap, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:27 +07.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Krong Siem Reap is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Krong Siem Reap are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Applying and reapplying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 after every two hours, outdoor workout, or swim is recommended.