Sokcho weather in May (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

What's the typical weather in Sokcho for May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Sokcho is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Sokcho in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Sokcho. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sokcho climate page with graphs.

 

Sokcho, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in South Korea in May

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sokcho, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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