Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Pohang, South Korea in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
8h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Pohang, South Korea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May71mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Pohang's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, May, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8 hours average sun
May is one of Pohang's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is below Pohang's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May sits close to Pohang's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
