SeasonMapPyeongchang weather in May
South Korea
May in Pyeongchang: nice, rainy — not the best time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #1379 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 20/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pyeongchang climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 71 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pyeongchang'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).
Fair weatherPyeongchang's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Pyeongchang in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Between the seasons
10 Apr – 15 Jun · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe lifts stop, the Olympic valley goes quiet and a lot of the resort restaurants shut until the summer trade. Cheap, empty, and not much reason to be up here.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pyeongchang — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- May in Pyeongchang: nice, rainy — not the best time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (20/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in May?
- In May, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 82.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in May?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 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.