South Korea weather in May
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.
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.
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. 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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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