SeasonMapKep weather in May
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May in Kep: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Kep · #957 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kep climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 89°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 200 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kep in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kep's weather
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Within 300 km of Kep — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kep in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kep?
- May in Kep: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kep on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Kep in May?
- In May, Kep averages a daily high of 30.8°C and a low of 26.7°C, with about 200.3 mm of rain over roughly 26.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kep in May?
- Kep has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
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Within 300 km: Phu Quoc's Phu Quoc visa exemption on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Ho Chi Minh City's Reunification Day and May Day on 30 Apr – 1 May.