SeasonMapSouth Korea in May
May is South Korea's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 10 destinations average 79/100, led by Daegu at 92 — 24°C and 7 rainy days — while Incheon is cooler at 20°C and scores 87.
#1 of 12 months for South Korea · 10 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in South Korea in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daegu | City | 24°C | 78 mm · 7 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Gyeongju | City | 24°C | 80 mm · 8 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Jeonju | City | 23°C | 97 mm · 8 days | 89 tier A | Yes |
| 4 | Seoul | City | 22°C | 96 mm · 8 days | 89 tier A | Yes |
| 5 | Incheon | City | 20°C | 91 mm · 8 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 6 | Busan | City | 21°C | 107 mm · 8 days | 86 tier A | Yes |
| 7 | Gangneung | Beach | 20°C | 77 mm · 9 days | 80 tier A | Yes |
| 8 | Sokcho | Beach | 21°C | 88 mm · 8 days | 79 tier B | Yes |
| 9 | Jeju | Island | 22°C | 102 mm · 8 days | 78 tier B | Yes |
| 10 | Pyeongchang | Ski resort | 22°C | 82 mm · 7 days | 20 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in South Korea in May
- Lotus Lantern Festival · Seoul · 25 Apr – 25 May (usually)
- Biseulsan royal azalea · Daegu · 25 Apr – 15 May (usually)
- Colorful Daegu Festival · Daegu · 1–10 May (usually)
- Jeonju International Film Festival · Jeonju · 25 Apr – 10 May (usually)
- Gangneung Danoje · Gangneung · 25 May – 25 Jun (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 1 of South Korea's 3 well-known places this month.