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

Will it be warm or cold in Chuncheon this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Chuncheon includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chuncheon.

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