Hongwŏn in May
7.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
7Rainy days (74 mm)
14:13 hDaylight
05:18Sunrise · 19:31 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 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 | 0°C | -6°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 2°C | -4°C | 26 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 6°C | 0°C | 29 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.5 |
| April | 11°C | 6°C | 47 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 17°C | 11°C | 74 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 20°C | 16°C | 75 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 24°C | 20°C | 176 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| August | 25°C | 21°C | 182 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 21°C | 17°C | 98 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 16°C | 11°C | 51 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 9°C | 4°C | 56 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 2°C | -3°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Hongwŏn in May?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Hongwŏn?
The best months are June, September.