Hongch’ŏn Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hongch’ŏn (Gangwon) in May 2024?

The climate in Hongch’ŏn during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Hongch’ŏn and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Hongch’ŏn weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.9°C 73.1°F
Nightly temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Average temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 13°C 55.3°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hongch’ŏn with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hongch’ŏn

Hongch’ŏn average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hongch’ŏn average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hongch’ŏn 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 Hongch’ŏn in May 2024.

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Hongch’ŏn weather stats

Hongch’ŏn weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 7hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: July 329mm 13ins
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