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

What does the weather outlook for Hongcheon look like in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Hongcheon includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Hongcheon in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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 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 Hongcheon climate page with graphs.

 

Hongcheon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Wonju, South Korea (40 KM, 25 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.

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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 Hongcheon, 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 Hongcheon.

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.