Kep in May
The weather in May
In May, Kep averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 190 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.
Days are 1° cooler than in April on average, and June brings little change. The sea averages 31°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 34/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Kep. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 18:18 local time, giving 12 h 36 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 11 minutes over the month.
Why 34/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 45/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Kep this month
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Kep in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kep?
May scores 34/100 for Kep, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 30°C with 22 wet days.
How warm is Kep in May?
Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Kep in May?
Kep receives about 190 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 22 days.
Can you swim in Kep in May?
The sea averages 31°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.