Gyeongju weather in May (Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea)

Is May a good time to explore Gyeongju weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Gyeongju during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 25°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Gyeongju in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 227 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Gyeongju, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Pohang, South Korea (26 KM, 16 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 Gyeongju, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Korea? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Korea. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.