Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in North Korea with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for North Korea in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in North Korea with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 25°C, with nights close to 13°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in North Korea will be around 27°C, with nights close to 15°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 80 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for North Korea. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
North Korea in May |
UK | ||
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Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
Total Precipitation |
80 mm | 46 mm | |
Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit North Korea?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in North Korea. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for North Korea in May
With 34°C, North Korea hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in North Korea
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in North Korea, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
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Daily Precipitation in May in North Korea
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for North Korea, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in North Korea.
Daily UV Index in May in North Korea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in North Korea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in North Korea Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in North Korea, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in North Korea Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in North Korea, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for North Korea
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Average Weather in North Korea by Month
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