Jeollanam-Do Weather in May

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

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Yeosu Suncheon Boseong Haenam-eup

Are you planning a trip a to Jeollanam-Do, South Korea in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Jeollanam-Do in May

Jeollanam-Do, South Korea is a region in South Korea. May in Jeollanam-Do generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Wando at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Boseong at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Boseong and 15°C (59°F) in Wando.

For specific regional insights in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mokpo with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Yeosu with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Yeosu sees around 212 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Jeollanam-Do by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jeollanam-Do in May

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

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

Temperature range in Jeollanam-Do (May)

Precipitation variation in Jeollanam-Do (May)

Yeosu

In May Yeosu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high 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)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
212 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Yeosu →

Suncheon

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
228 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Suncheon →

Boseong

In May Boseong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
228 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Boseong →

Haenam-eup

In May Haenam-eup generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
228 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Haenam-eup →

Wando

In May Wando generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Wando →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jeollanam-Do in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yeosu 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Suncheon 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Boseong 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Haenam-eup 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Wando 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Mokpo 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Jeollanam-Do weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea in May?

Jeollanam-Do, South Korea typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Yeosu average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea in May?

Yeosu averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does Jeollanam-Do, South Korea get a lot of rain in May?

Yeosu typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across Jeollanam-Do, South Korea.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Jeollanam-Do, South Korea?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Jeollanam-Do, South Korea with overall pleasant weather in Yeosu.

On average, the best time to visit Jeollanam-Do, South Korea is in October with generally perfect weather in Yeosu. The weather in January, February, July and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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