Hwacheon Weather in May

What's the weather like in Hwacheon (Gangwon) in May 2025?

The climate in Hwacheon during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Hwacheon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Hwacheon weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.1°C 71.7°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.1°F
Average temperature 15.5°C 59.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 12.8°C 55.1°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Hwacheon with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Hwacheon

Hwacheon average temperature in May

May rainfall

Hwacheon average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Hwacheon 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 Hwacheon in May 2025.

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Hwacheon weather stats

Hwacheon weather statistics
Hottest month: August 27.6°C 81.7°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1°C 30.2°F
Wettest month: July 332mm 13.1ins
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