May verdict

Jeju-do, South Korea in May

Weather score42Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 155mm, so some wet days are possible.

Jeju-do, South Korea, South Korea travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

155mm

Sun

7h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

42

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 155mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Jeju-do, South Korea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May20°C average high

May is close to Jeju-do's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJuly to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May155mm average rain

May sits near Jeju-do's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7 hours average sun

May is brighter than Jeju-do's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay and August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May18°C average sea

May is below Jeju-do's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May42 weather score

May sits close to Jeju-do's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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