Wonsan weather in May (North Korea)

Looking to travel to Wonsan in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Wonsan generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Wonsan in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 236 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, July and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wonsan climate page with graphs.

 

Wonsan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 236 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in North Korea in May

Find out more about the weather in North Korea in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Wonsan in May?

For visitors traveling to Wonsan, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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