The climate in Kwangju during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Kwangju and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 23°C 73.3°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.5°C 50.8°F | 
| Average temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 93 mm 3.6 ins | 
| Rainy days | 8 days | 
| Sea temperature | 13°C 55.3°F | 
| Humidity | 67% | 
| Windspeed | 6.5kph 4 mph | 
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 93mm 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.
				
						
						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 Kwangju in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | August | 29.2°C 84.6°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 23mm 0.9ins | 
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.8hrs | 
| Coldest month: | January | 0.1°C 32.2°F | 
| Wettest month: | July | 353mm 13.9ins |