When to go · Banteay Chhmar

Banteay Chhmar in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry season, road from Sisophon firm)). Across Cambodia: Heat plus the first storms; low prices and quiet temples.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Cambodia overall
Prices: Low; Cambodia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedCambodia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry season, road from Sisophon firm)). Across Cambodia: Heat plus the first storms; low prices and quiet temples.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Banteay ChhmarHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cambodia overall: Low
Prices · Cambodia overall: Low

Cambodia overall: Heat plus the first storms; low prices and quiet temples.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banteay Chhmar, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
May: 15
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar (dry season, road from Sisophon firm)). Across Cambodia: Heat plus the first storms; low prices and quiet temples.

January: Inside Banteay Chhmar's best window: Nov–Mar (dry season, road from Sisophon firm).

Banteay Chhmar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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