Preah Sihanouk Weather in May – Average Temperature and Rainfall

High
30.5°
Low
25.9°
Rainfall
310 mm
Rainy season
30d
max
34.9°
min
23.1°

May

Early
31.2°
68.7 mm
Mid
30.7°
83.6 mm
Late
29.7°
157.3 mm

Summary

The climate figures for Preah Sihanouk are averaged from 2016–2025 observations (10 years). Annual rainfall averages about 3,207 mm.

The rainy season runs April–November. The wettest month is July with 531.1 mm across 30 rain days; the driest is February at just 53.9 mm.

The hottest month is April (average high 31.3°C) and the coolest is September (28.4°C).

The most comfortable time to visit Preah Sihanouk is February — less rain and milder heat.

Local climate notes

Sihanoukville takes the south-west monsoon straight off the Gulf of Thailand, so its wet season starts about two weeks earlier than inland and hits considerably harder — July to September can bring days of continuous rain rather than the afternoon showers typical of Phnom Penh. Seas are rough through this period and boats to Koh Rong are frequently cancelled. From November to April the wind reverses, the sea calms, and this becomes the peak season.

— Ban biên tập KhmerMeteo · Meteorological data editors

Monthly averages

Common questions

Will it rain in Preah Sihanouk today?
Yes. Rain is expected around 00:00–00:00, totalling roughly 28.1 mm.
How hot is it in Preah Sihanouk today?
Between 25°C and 27°C, with a felt maximum of 32°C.
What is the weather in Preah Sihanouk tomorrow?
Tomorrow: thunderstorm, 25–28°C, with a 97% chance of rain.

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