South Korea Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, South Korea has warm weather with an average temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F). Daily highs reach an average of 24.8°C (76.7°F) while overnight lows drop to an average of 14.7°C (58.4°F). It feels slightly cooler than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels-like” temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F). The humidity is moderately comfortable, with an average of 62.2%. South Korea experiences some precipitation in May, with an average of 2.68 mm (0.11 inches) and a precipitation probability of 38.7%. There is a 13.3% chance of cloudy or overcast skies, and a 55.9% average cloud cover. The winds are moderate, with an average speed of 14.4 km/h (9.0 mph), and the air pressure is normal at 1012.4 mb. Visibility is good, with an average of 16.8 km (10.5 miles), and the UV index is high at 8.0. The most common weather condition is partly cloudy, and there are 15 rainy days on average in May. South Korea has a severe weather risk index of 10.
What is the temperature in South Korea in May?
Average air temperature in South Korea is 19.5°C (67.1°F) in May. The outside temperature in South Korea feels like 19.5°C (67.1°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 24.8°C (76.7°F) and feels like 24.9°C (76.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 14.7°C (58.4°F) which feels like 14.6°C (58.2°F).
How hot is South Korea in May?
The hot temperature in May in South Korea rises to 30.7°C (87.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 62.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 30.5 °C (86.9°F). The average maximum temp in South Korea is 24.8°C (86.9°F) during day time in May.
How cold is South Korea in May?
The coldest temp in South Korea in May drops to 7.9°C (46.2°F) during the cold nights. With 14.4km/h (8.9mph) winds and 62.2% humidity it feels like 6.5°C (43.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 14.7°C (58.4°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in South Korea in May?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in South Korea in May averaging 2.68 mm of precipitation. South Korea has a 38.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in South Korea throughout May?
South Korea has 2.68 mm (0.11 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is South Korea windy in May?
The average speed of wind in South Korea during May is 14.4km/h (8.9mph) and average windgust is 25.4km/h (15.8mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 26.3km/h (16.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Korea in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in South Korea.
What are the humidity levels in South Korea in May?
The average humidity levels in South Korea in May are 62.2%. Daily humidity levels in South Korea range from 41.4% to 98.2% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in South Korea in May?
South Korea has 14 hours 10 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Korea in May is at 5:23:32 and the sunset is at 19:34:30.
What is the cloud coverage in South Korea in May?
Clouds cover 55.9% of the sky on average throughout May in South Korea. The cloud coverage ranges from 11.5% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in South Korea?
The average UV index in South Korea is 8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in South Korea in May?
The average solar radiation is 245.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Korea during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 7.5 W/m2 to 343.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in South Korea?
The average solar energy during May in South Korea is 21.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.4 MJ/m2, to 29.7 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in South Korea in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in South Korea in May.
What is the air pressure in South Korea in May?
On average the air pressure in South Korea in May is 1012.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1002.4 mb to 1021.8 mb.
What is the visibility in South Korea in May?
The average daylight visibility in South Korea in May is 16.8 km (10.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5 km (3.1 miles) to 19.7 km (12.2 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in South Korea in May?
The average dew point in South Korea during May is 11.3°C (52.3°F).
Where is the data for South Korea climate in May coming from?
The climate data for South Korea in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- SEOUL CITY, KS
- SEOUL AB, KS
- KOREAN AF HQ, KS
- SUWON, KS
- OSAN AB, KS