Kowŏn-ŭp in May

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
9Rainy days (93 mm)
14:10 hDaylight
05:22Sunrise · 19:32 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

1° -10° J 4° -7° F 9° -1° M 17° 5° A 22° 11° M 26° 16° J 28° 20° J 28° 20° A 24° 14° S 18° 7° O 10° 0° N 3° -7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-10°C32 mm 5– – 4.4
February 4°C-7°C32 mm 5– – 4.8
March 9°C-1°C41 mm 7– – 5.8
April 17°C5°C61 mm 7– – 7.4
May 22°C11°C93 mm 9– – 7.8
June 26°C16°C115 mm 11– – 7.5
July 28°C20°C242 mm 15– – 6.3
August 28°C20°C238 mm 16– – 6.3
September 24°C14°C125 mm 10– – 7.6
October 18°C7°C65 mm 7– – 7.6
November 10°C0°C72 mm 8– – 5.9
December 3°C-7°C37 mm 5– – 4.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kowŏn-ŭp in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Kowŏn-ŭp?

The best months are May, September, October, June.