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Sokcho weather in May: what to wear and pack

May is a month with average rainfall in Sokcho. On average it rains on 6 of 31 days, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F).

Trip rating: Great (96/100) · Best months: May–June and October

21°C (70°F)High
12°C (54°F)Low
6Rainy days
87 mmRainfall
61%Humidity
14°C (58°F)Sea

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 2 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Sokcho in May

Long sleeves and a light jacket or cardigan. Mornings and evenings drop to 12°C (54°F), so bring an extra layer.

What to pack

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to April.

Will it rain on your travel dates?

Pick your arrival and departure dates. We look up the same dates over the last 30 years.

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Public holidays in May 2027

Korea travel basics

Time zoneKorea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
MoneyKorean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
EntryVisa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 5:14, sunset 19:28 on May 15 (local time) — about 14 h 14 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 90, 1996–2025 daily records. Sea temperature: ERA5 (Copernicus), daily mean just offshore. How we calculate