Gwangju Weather in May

What's the weather like in Gwangju (Gwangju) in May 2024?

The climate in Gwangju during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Gwangju and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Gwangju weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.6°C 74.4°F
Nightly temperature 11.7°C 53°F
Average temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 116 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Gwangju

Gwangju average temperature in May

May rainfall

Gwangju average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Gwangju average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gwangju in May 2024.

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Gwangju weather stats

Gwangju weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: December 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 4°C 39.2°F
Wettest month: July 283mm 11.1ins
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