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Gyeonggi-do Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in May.

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Planning a getaway to Gyeonggi-do, South Korea this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Gyeonggi-do in May

Gyeonggi-do, South Korea is a region in South Korea. May in Gyeonggi-do generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Hwaseong at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Osan at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Osan and 13°C (55°F) in Hwaseong.

To explore the conditions in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Osan with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Pocheon with 112 mm (4.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Suwon typically receives 225 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Gyeonggi-do by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gyeonggi-do — and find the best time to visit. (based on Suwon)

January4°C (39°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November13°C (55°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gyeonggi-do in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gyeonggi-do.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gyeonggi-do

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?

Temperature range in Gyeonggi-do (May)

Precipitation variation in Gyeonggi-do (May)

Suwon

In May Suwon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Suwon →

Goyang

In May Goyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Goyang →

Hwaseong

In May Hwaseong generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
242 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Hwaseong →

Paju

In May Paju generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
225 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Paju →

Ansan

In May Ansan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
242 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ansan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gyeonggi-do, in South Korea.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gyeonggi-do in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Suwon 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Goyang 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Hwaseong 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Paju 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Ansan 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Seongnam 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Gyeonggi-do weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in May?

Expect perfect weather across Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in May. The popular destination of Suwon averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea in May?

Average temperatures in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea during May range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Suwon.

Does Gyeonggi-do, South Korea get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Suwon averages just 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gyeonggi-do, South Korea?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Gyeonggi-do, South Korea with overall perfect weather in Suwon.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Suwon. In contrast, January, February, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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