Hongch’ŏn in May
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
9Rainy days (97 mm)
14:02 hDaylight
05:24Sunrise · 19:26 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 22°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 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 | 1°C | -9°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.5 |
| February | 4°C | -6°C | 31 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 82 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.1 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 97 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 25°C | 16°C | 119 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 27°C | 20°C | 301 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 20°C | 228 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 24°C | 15°C | 123 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 18°C | 7°C | 52 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 46 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 3°C | -6°C | 28 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Hongch’ŏn in May?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Hongch’ŏn?
The best months are May, September, October, June.