Weather in May in Gyeongsangbuk-Do
Thinking about venturing to Gyeongsangbuk-Do this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gyeongsangbuk-Do in May?
Gyeongsangbuk-Do is a region in South Korea. May in Gyeongsangbuk-Do generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Pohang to 26°C in Gumi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Gumi and 14°C in Pohang.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 89 mm in Gyeongju.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gyeongju enjoys close to 227 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Gyeongsangbuk-Do for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gyeongsangbuk-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Gyeongsangbuk-Do?
Gyeongju
In May Gyeongju generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Andong
In May Andong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gumi
In May Gumi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pohang
In May Pohang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gyeongsangbuk-Do, in South Korea.
Is May the best time to visit Gyeongsangbuk-Do?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gyeongsangbuk-Do. Typically, the climate in Gyeongju is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Gyeongju. In contrast, January, February, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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