Kwangju weather in May (Chungcheongbuk-Do, South Korea)

Is Kwangju a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kwangju typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Kwangju in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 228 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, July, August and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kwangju, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 228 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.