Mud festival in South Korea
In July, the peaceful seaside town of Boryeong turned into a chaos of mud for 9 days. We recommend putting this festival on your bucket list.
Thinking of visiting Eumseong in May? Expect high temperatures reaching 25°C (77°F) during the day, dropping to 12°C (54°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.
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Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of South Korea in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Eumseong in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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