Cape Town vs Seoul in May

Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is nice, rainy, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, very humid.

Cape Town vs SeoulMay climate, side by side

Cape TownSeoul
Comfort score82/100 (A)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high18°C22°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°23° / 12°
Rainfall48 mm96 mm
Rainy days68
Humidity79%67%
Air quality (AQI)7886

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cape Town vs Seoul in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Seoul?
Seoul is the better pick in May — 90 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is nice, rainy, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Seoul in May?
In May, Cape Town averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Seoul averages 23°C high / 12°C low with about 96 mm.