Samch’ŏn in May
8.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 21°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
21°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
7Rainy days (83 mm)
14:05 hDaylight
05:32Sunrise · 19:37 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 21°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 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 | -7°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 3°C | -5°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.1 |
| March | 9°C | 0°C | 25 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 16°C | 6°C | 48 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.2 |
| May | 21°C | 12°C | 83 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 25°C | 17°C | 94 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 232 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 203 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 25°C | 16°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 19°C | 9°C | 39 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 11°C | 2°C | 43 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Samch’ŏn in May?
Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit Samch’ŏn?
The best months are September, May, June, October.