What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in May?

In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 160 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in May

Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh are nearly tied in May — 46 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Phnom Penh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh — May climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Phnom Penh
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	40°C	42°C
Avg high / low	34° / 25°	36° / 26°
Rainfall	290 mm	160 mm
Rainy days	27	23
Humidity	87%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	115	67

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Kuala Lumpur or Phnom Penh?: Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh are nearly tied in May — 46 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Phnom Penh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in May?: In May, Kuala Lumpur averages 34°C high / 25°C low with about 290 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 160 mm.