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South Korea in May

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Daytime high
23°C
73°F
Overnight low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
85 mm
moderate
Crowd levels
medium
manageable
Prices
medium
shoulder

What to expect in South Korea in May

May brings warm weather to South Korea, with daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and overnight lows near 13°C (55°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 85 mm of rainfall on average.

Crowds are manageable in May — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs April (cherry blossom), October (foliage), for context.

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South Korea in other months

January
okay
February
okay
March
good
April
great
June
okay
July
avoid
August
okay
September
great
October
great
November
good
December
okay

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