SeasonMapGangneung weather in May
South Korea
May in Gangneung: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Gangneung · #680 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gangneung climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 78 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gangneung in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyGangneung Danoje, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gangneung's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherGangneung's weather peaks April–June.
May includes Gangneung Danoje.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gangneung in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Gangneung Danoje
25 May – 25 Jun · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedShamanic rites, mask drama and a huge open-air market on the Namdaecheon riverbed, timed to the fifth lunar month. It is the oldest festival in the country and the town books out for the main week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gangneung — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gangneung?
Gangneung in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gangneung?
- May in Gangneung: nice, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Gangneung on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Gangneung in May?
- In May, Gangneung averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 13.6°C, with about 78 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gangneung in May?
- Gangneung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in May.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — May
Within 300 km: Seoul's Lotus Lantern Festival around 25 Apr – 25 May.