May · Cambodia
Best time to visit Kampot in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kampot in May
Average temperature 30°C, 188 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.2/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 188 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Kampot scores 4.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 30°C, 188 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kampot's riverside lanes and pepper farms sit beneath the Bokor mountains in southern Cambodia.
May in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
May averages 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 188 mm — wet for this destination — but about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kampot in May?
- In May, Kampot averages 30°C, 188 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kampot?
- May earns a 4.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kampot in May?
- Expect about 188 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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