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

Curious about the May weather in Gangneung? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Gangneung the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 12°C.

Gangneung in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gangneung, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Pyeongchang , South Korea (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in May

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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 Gangneung in May?

For visitors traveling to Gangneung, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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