Weather in Gwangju, South Korea in May
In an average May, Gwangju sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2014-05-31
Lowest
13°C
2023-05-07
Low
Highest
20°C
2023-05-29
Lowest
3°C
1995-05-11
Feels-like
Highest
34°C
2023-05-16
Lowest
-2°C
1981-05-04
Humidity
Highest
19.3 g/m³
2018-05-17
Lowest
5.8 g/m³
1995-05-11
Wind
Highest
57 km/h
2025-05-09
Lowest
6 km/h
2003-05-11
Precip
Wettest
219 mm
1985
Driest
5 mm
2022
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