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 high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 80 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 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.