Chuncheon weather in May (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

Curious about the May weather in Chuncheon? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Chuncheon generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°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.

Chuncheon in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

With around 225 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chuncheon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Wonju, South Korea (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Chuncheon in May?

For visitors traveling to Chuncheon, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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