Phnom Penh vs Sihanoukville in May
Sihanoukville is the better pick in May — 63 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sihanoukville is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Phnom Penh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
Phnom Penh vs Sihanoukville — May climate, side by side
| Phnom Penh | Sihanoukville | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 48/100 (F) | 63/100 (C) |
| Feels-like high | 42°C | 37°C |
| Avg high / low | 36° / 26° | 30° / 27° |
| Rainfall | 160 mm | 345 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 | 29 |
| Humidity | 77% | 82% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 67 | 41 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Phnom Penh vs Sihanoukville in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville?
- Sihanoukville is the better pick in May — 63 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sihanoukville is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Phnom Penh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
- What is the weather like in Phnom Penh vs Sihanoukville in May?
- In May, Phnom Penh averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 160 mm of rain; Sihanoukville averages 30°C high / 27°C low with about 345 mm.