Gwangyang weather in May (South Korea)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gwangyang this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gwangyang includes 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Gwangyang in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gwangyang, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 144 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 212 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Chungmu, South Korea (67 KM, 42 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 Gwangyang, 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.

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 Gwangyang.

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