When to go · Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang in May
Great month. Inside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 20°C68°F / 8°C46°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Pyeongchang
Inside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
Weather in May
- PyeongchangHighs around 20 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 68 °F, lows around 46 °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