Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across South Korea this May.
South Korea, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Anmyeon to 26°C (79°F) in Daegu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Daegu and 13°C (55°F) in Anmyeon.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of South Korea, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Korea.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Seoul averages a daytime high of 24°C (75°F) in May, which is high for South Korea.
Seoul sees nighttime lows close to 12°C (54°F) in May.
Daegu tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C (55°F).
According to our data, Anmyeon holds the title for the coldest city in South Korea in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 19°C (66°F) and drops to lows of about 13°C (55°F) during the night.
Seoul enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 14°C (57°F) in Ulchin this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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