Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Seoul with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Seoul 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 Seoul with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°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 26°C, with nights close to 14°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Seoul will be around 28°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 87 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 27% 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 Seoul. 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.
Seoul in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
87 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Seoul?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Seoul. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Seoul in May
With 36°C, Seoul hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Seoul
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Seoul, 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.
Weather experiences in May in Seoul
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Daily Precipitation in May in Seoul
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Seoul, 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 Seoul.
Daily UV Index in May in Seoul
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Seoul, 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 Seoul Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Seoul, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Seoul Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Seoul, 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 Seoul
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Seoul. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Seoul
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Average Weather in Seoul by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Seoul. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
