Best time to visit South Korea in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit South Korea, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 79.2/100.
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Weather in South Korea in May
Typical weather across South Korea in May: average high 23.2°C, low 12.4°C, about 115 mm of rain, and 9.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Korea's cities, Daegu has the best weather in May (score 82/100, May climate details).
| Metric | South Korea avg | Best city (Daegu) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 79.2 | 82 |
| High / Low | 23.2° / 12.4° | 25.4° / 13° |
| Precipitation | 115 mm | 478.4 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.4 | 9.6 |
Is May recommended?
May is one of the best months to visit South Korea. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Korea.
When to visit South Korea in other months
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