Jeonju weather in May (Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea)

Will it be warm or cold in Jeonju this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Jeonju during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Jeonju in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 225 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Jeonju. May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, July, August and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jeonju, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Daejeon, South Korea (60 KM, 37 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 Jeonju, 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 Jeonju.

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