SeasonMapJeonju weather in May
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May in Jeonju: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Jeonju · #234 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jeonju in May
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Jeonju climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jeonju 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.
Peak crowdsHanok village day-tripper season, Jeonju International Film Festival, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jeonju'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 weatherJeonju's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
May includes Jeonju International Film Festival.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Jeonju in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Hanok village day-tripper season
1 Mar – 30 Nov · usuallyDay-tripper crushCrowdedThe hanok village runs on coach parties and rented hanbok from late morning to late afternoon, and empties completely after dark. Stay the night inside it and you get the lanes to yourself.
- Festival
Jeonju International Film Festival
25 Apr – 10 May · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyA week of screenings around Gaeksa and the old cinema street at the end of April, and the one time of year the city's rooms sell out on something other than food. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jeonju — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jeonju in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jeonju?
- May in Jeonju: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Jeonju on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeonju in May?
- In May, Jeonju averages a daily high of 22.8°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 96.9 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeonju in May?
- Jeonju has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 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, and Jeju's Hallasan summit permits on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.