Weather in May in Jeollabuk-Do
Planning a getaway to Jeollabuk-Do 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 is the weather like in Jeollabuk-Do in May?
Jeollabuk-Do is a region in South Korea. May in Jeollabuk-Do generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Buan at 20°C and warm in Jeonju at 25°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Jeonju and 14°C in Buan.For specific regional insights in Jeollabuk-Do, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gunsan with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Namwon with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Jeonju enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Jeollabuk-Do's conditions throughout the year, check out our Jeollabuk-Do climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Jeollabuk-Do?
Jeonju
In May Jeonju 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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Gunsan
In May Gunsan 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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Buan
In May Buan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Namwon
In May Namwon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Jeollabuk-Do?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Jeollabuk-Do with overall perfect weather in Jeonju.
Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Jeonju. The weather in January, February, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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