South Korea > South Korea, weather in May: Climate and travel budget
South Korea in May : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In May, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 1438 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 600 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in May, picked destinations
In May, weather conditions in South Korea make it a good trip destination. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in May would be between 12.0°C and 23.0°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as 2°C and high as 31°C as observed in previous years.The average amount of rain observed during May in South Korea is 80 mm and you would typically have 10 rainy days.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
| City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| Seoul | 8 | 12 | 23 | 2 | 31 | 80 | 10 |  |
South Korea: Climate & Weather
The climate of the country is divided into four characteristic seasons. In summer the monsoon occurs, between November and March the winter brings a significant lowering of temperatures; it can reach -15°C in the mountains which occupy two thirds of the territory.
The autumn is undeniably the most beautiful season to visit South Korea, this period profits from an agreeable amount of sunshine and superb landscapes. The winter will be appreciated by those who are not dissuaded by the cold and harsh weather. The summer is often very hot and wet, and spring is pleasant but attracts many tourists. |
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