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Weather in Gangneung for May 2026

Your guide to Gangneung weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Gangneung at the beginning of May is 16.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 18.1 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Gangneung in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 60 mm of precipitation.

Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
19°/12°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
15 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Gangneung Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
2
Partly cloudy
16°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
4
Sunny
19°
5
Patchy rain possible
15°
6
Overcast
14°
7
Cloudy
16°
8
Sunny
19°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
10
Patchy rain possible
14°
11
Moderate rain at times
18°
12
Sunny
23°
13
Partly cloudy
25°
14
Overcast
25°
15
Patchy rain possible
25°
16
Patchy rain possible
26°
17
Patchy rain possible
24°
18
Overcast
18°
19
Overcast
23°
20
Overcast
28°
21
Overcast
23°
22
Heavy rain at times
17°
23
Overcast
16°
24
Patchy rain possible
14°
25
Light rain shower
15°
26
Patchy rain possible
18°
27
Thundery outbreaks possible
20°
28
Patchy rain possible
18°
29
Patchy rain possible
18°
30
Sunny
18°
31
Sunny
20°

Temperatures trend during May in Gangneung

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May weather in Gangneung day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 21° /12° 5.9 mm 5
2 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /9° 0 mm 5
3 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /9° 6.3 mm 4
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 0 mm 5
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /7° 0.2 mm 4
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 14° /5° 0 mm 3
7 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 16° /5° 0 mm 4
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 0 mm 5
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /11° 14.4 mm 4
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /12° 2.2 mm 3
11 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 18° /11° 2.3 mm 4
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /10° 0 mm 6
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /13° 0 mm 7
14 May Overcast
Overcast
 25° /13° 0 mm 6
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /17° 0.3 mm 6
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 26° /17° 3 mm 6
17 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /15° 9.4 mm 5
18 May Overcast
Overcast
 18° /12° 0 mm 4
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 23° /11° 0.1 mm 5
20 May Overcast
Overcast
 28° /18° 1 mm 6
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 23° /13° 0.3 mm 5
22 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 17° /12° 4.1 mm 4
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /12° 0.5 mm 4
24 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /11° 6.2 mm 3
25 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 15° /10° 1.7 mm 4
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /13° 0.2 mm 4
27 May Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 20° /15° 0 mm 5
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /14° 1.7 mm 4
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /12° 0.3 mm 4
30 May Sunny
Sunny
 18° /9° 0 mm 5
31 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 0 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Gangneung in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Gangneung forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Gangneung in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Gangneung during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 19° and cooler nights around 12°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Gangneung during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Gangneung during May, with a total of 60 mm spread over approximately 15 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Gangneung during May?
The average wind speed in Gangneung during May is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Gangneung

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Gangneungs May weather 💧
Typically, Gangneung has 15 rainy days in May with a total of 60 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Gangneung during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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