Songwŏn-ŭp in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
12Rainy days (110 mm)
14:14 hDaylight
05:24Sunrise · 19:38 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 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?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.4 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

-4° -18° J 0° -13° F 6° -4° M 14° 3° A 20° 9° M 24° 14° J 26° 19° J 27° 18° A 23° 11° S 16° 4° O 6° -4° N -2° -14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -4°C-18°C16 mm 4– – 4.6
February 0°C-13°C27 mm 5– – 4.5
March 6°C-4°C40 mm 8– – 5.1
April 14°C3°C69 mm 10– – 6.5
May 20°C9°C110 mm 12– – 7.0
June 24°C14°C136 mm 14– – 6.9
July 26°C19°C310 mm 19– – 6.1
August 27°C18°C240 mm 16– – 6.2
September 23°C11°C107 mm 9– – 7.8
October 16°C4°C59 mm 7– – 7.1
November 6°C-4°C63 mm 9– – 4.9
December -2°C-14°C32 mm 7– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Songwŏn-ŭp in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Songwŏn-ŭp?

The best months are September.