When to go · Kep
Kep in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, rough sea for boat trips).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 25°C77°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Low
- Cambodia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cambodia overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Kep
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain, rough sea for boat trips).
Weather in May
- KepHighs around 33 °C, lows around 25 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 77 °F, rain on about 15 days
- South coast, Cambodia · Kampot, Kep, Sihanoukville, Koh Rongfine
The southwest monsoon hits the coast hardest Jul–Sep: rough crossings to the islands and some resorts close.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cambodia overall
- Low
- Prices · Cambodia overall
- Low
Cambodia overall: Heat plus the first storms; low prices and quiet temples.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast