SeasonMapKoh Rong weather in May
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May in Koh Rong: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Koh Rong · #1128 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Koh Rong climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 88°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 313 mm / 12.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 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 Koh Rong 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 Koh Rong's weather
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What's on in Koh Rong in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk29 rainy days and about 313 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Koh Rong — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Koh Rong in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Koh Rong?
- May in Koh Rong: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Koh Rong on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Koh Rong in May?
- In May, Koh Rong averages a daily high of 30.9°C and a low of 27°C, with about 313 mm of rain over roughly 28.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Koh Rong in May?
- Koh Rong has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
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