Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Pongjŏng with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Pongjŏng 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 Pongjŏng with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 24°C, with nights close to 14°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Pongjŏng will be around 26°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 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 26% 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 Pongjŏng. 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.
Pongjŏng in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
96 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
April
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 Pongjŏng?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Pongjŏng. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Pongjŏng in May
With 31°C, Pongjŏng hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Pongjŏng
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Pongjŏng, 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in Pongjŏng
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Pongjŏng, 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 Pongjŏng.
Daily UV Index in May in Pongjŏng
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Pongjŏng, 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 Pongjŏng Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Pongjŏng, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Pongjŏng Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Pongjŏng, 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 Pongjŏng
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Pongjŏng. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Pongjŏng by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pongjŏng. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
