Gyeongju weather in May

May in Gyeongju: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Gyeongju · #21 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gyeongju climate normals — May

Daytime high24°C / 75°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 56°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Rainfall80 mm / 3.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point11°C / 51°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)72🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gyeongju in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Gyeongju?
May in Gyeongju: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Gyeongju on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
What is the weather like in Gyeongju in May?
In May, Gyeongju averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 13.5°C, with about 79.9 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gyeongju in May?
Gyeongju has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in May.

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