What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh in May?

In May, Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 160 mm.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh in May

Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh are nearly tied in May — 48 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air; Phnom Penh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh — May climate, side by side

	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	41°C	42°C
Avg high / low	35° / 27°	36° / 26°
Rainfall	197 mm	160 mm
Rainy days	24	23
Humidity	80%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	72	67

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ho Chi Minh City or Phnom Penh?: Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh are nearly tied in May — 48 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air; Phnom Penh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh in May?: In May, Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 160 mm.