Gyeongju in May
8.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
8Rainy days (87 mm)
13:54 hDaylight
05:23Sunrise · 19:16 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -3°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 8°C | -1°C | 35 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 13°C | 3°C | 65 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.6 |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 79 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 87 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 26°C | 18°C | 133 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 198 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 205 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.4 |
| September | 25°C | 18°C | 161 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| October | 21°C | 12°C | 68 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 15°C | 5°C | 41 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 8°C | -1°C | 25 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gyeongju in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Gyeongju?
The best months are October, May, April, June.