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

What's the typical weather in Pyeongchang for May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Pyeongchang usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Pyeongchang in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 235 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Pyeongchang .

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

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

 

Pyeongchang , monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 235 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

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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 Pyeongchang , 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

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 Pyeongchang .

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