Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Chongjin, North Korea in May
Weather score40Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
40
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chongjin, North Korea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May50mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Chongjin's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.5 hours average sun
May is one of Chongjin's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is below Chongjin's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May scores below Chongjin's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.