Weather in May in Gangwon-Do
Planning a journey to Gangwon-Do this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do in May?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. May in Gangwon-Do generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Sokcho at 20°C to warm in Wonju at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Wonju and 12°C in Sokcho.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Donghae with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Chuncheon with 103 mm.Average sunshine
The city Pyeongchang usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Gangwon-Do for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In May Pyeongchang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sokcho
In May Sokcho generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chuncheon
In May Chuncheon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Gangneung
In May Gangneung generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Donghae
In May Donghae generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gangwon-Do. Typically, the climate in Pyeongchang is pleasant.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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