Sokcho weather in May (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

How is the weather in Sokcho in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Sokcho the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Sokcho in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Sokcho. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sokcho climate page with graphs.

 

Sokcho, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Where to go in South Korea in May

Find out more about the weather in South Korea in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sokcho in May?

For visitors traveling to Sokcho, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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