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Rumchek Weather in May

Rumchek in May

The short of it: Rumchek in May averages a high of 34 °C (92 °F) and a low of 25 °C (78 °F), with 228 mm (9.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 25° · rain 228 mm · daylight 12 h 41 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Rumchek an average May high of 34°, a low of 25° and some 228 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 228 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-May, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Rumchek runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Kien Chrey, 3 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Rumchek, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 138 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kien ChreyKampong Cham3 km SSW34°25°229 mm
Kaoh SamraongTboung Khmum4 km SSE34°25°233 mm
Han CheyKampong Cham6 km NNE34°25°224 mm
Kampong ChamKampong Cham12 km SSW34°25°233 mm
Phumĭ Âmpĭl LeuKampong Cham12 km SW34°25°230 mm
Kaoh MittKampong Cham17 km SSW34°26°231 mm
KokorKampong Cham23 km SW34°26°217 mm
SuongTboung Khmum26 km SE34°25°253 mm

The Almanac · Rumchek Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 228 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Rumchek by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
March33°25°47 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
April35°26°90 mm5 km/h12 h 23 min✦
May34°25°228 mm5 km/h12 h 41 min✦
June33°25°217 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
July32°25°257 mm7 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
August32°25°235 mm6 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
September31°25°276 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October31°24°201 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
November31°24°67 mm5 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦
December30°23°22 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rumchek in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rumchek in May?

Days average 34 °C (92 °F) and nights 25 °C (78 °F), with about 228 mm (9.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 228 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rumchek?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Rumchek in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 25 min in December to 12 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Rumchek in May?

Hardly — May nights average 25 °C (78 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rumchek in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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