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Weather in May in South Korea

Thinking about venturing to South Korea this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in South Korea in May?

May in South Korea generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Anmyeon at 19°C to warm in Daegu at 26°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Daegu and 13°C in Anmyeon.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Donghae with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Yeosu with 144 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Seoul enjoys close to 225 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in South Korea for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Korea climate page.

Where to go in South Korea in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the South Korea on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in South Korea?

Seoul

In May Seoul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Seoul
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
6°C 
208 hours 
74 mm 
8 days 
24°C 
12°C 
225 hours 
99 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
18°C 
188 hours 
141 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Seoul

Busan

In May Busan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Busan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
10°C 
210 hours 
123 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
15°C 
227 hours 
123 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
24°C 
18°C 
179 hours 
178 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Busan

Jeju

In May Jeju generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Jeju
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
11°C 
196 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
20°C 
15°C 
211 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
19°C 
170 hours 
203 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Jeju

Seogwipo

In May Seogwipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Seogwipo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
10°C 
190 hours 
127 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
15°C 
198 hours 
134 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
19°C 
145 hours 
243 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Seogwipo

Incheon

In May Incheon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Incheon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
7°C 
222 hours 
73 mm 
8 days 
21°C 
13°C 
242 hours 
98 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
18°C 
215 hours 
139 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Incheon

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Korea.

Is May the best time to visit South Korea?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to South Korea. Typically, the climate in Seoul is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit South Korea is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Seoul. In contrast, January, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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