May · North Korea
Best time to visit Kaesong in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kaesong in May
Average temperature 16°C, 143 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Kaesong scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kaesong is a historic North Korean city associated with the Koryo dynasty, old city walls, royal tombs, and the UNESCO-listed Historic Areas of Kaesong.
May holds up well in Kaesong — 6th best month
May averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 143 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kaesong in May?
- In May, Kaesong averages 16°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kaesong?
- May earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kaesong in May?
- Expect about 143 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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