When to go · Gangneung
Gangneung in May
Great month. Inside Gangneung's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 12°C54°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Gangneung
Inside Gangneung's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Weather in May
- GangneungHighs around 22 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Gangwon mountains and east coast, South Korea · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangbest weather
Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Warm and dry; Buddha's Birthday lanterns and Children's Day crowds.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings