May weather forecast
Incheon, South Korea

May

Weather in May

The mild spring temperatures witnessed in April give way to a much warmer May. The rise in temperature is coupled with an increase in regular rainfall, marking the onset of the anticipated wet season. The sea becomes more welcoming with its increasingly warming temperatures, sparking the start of the beach season. The longer days provide the conditions for more outdoor activities despite an increase of rainy days. The overall increase in the city's activities signals Incheon's definite transition into the summer.

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 16.1°C (61°F) in April to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). An average nighttime temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) is observed during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 70.3%.

Rainfall

In Incheon, during May, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In Incheon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.9 days and collects up to 1235mm (48.62") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Incheon, the average seawater temperature in May is 13.3°C (55.9°F).
Note: Immersing oneself in 13.3°C (55.9°F) at sub-10°C (14°F) temperatures is a recipe for harsh cold shock and quickened breathing unless adequately equipped.

Daylight

In Incheon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:47 KST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Incheon, South Korea, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
In Incheon, in May, the average high-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Incheon, the average relative humidity in May is 70.3%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Incheon, during May, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.
How cold is the water in May?
In Incheon, in May, the average water temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F). Swimming in 13.3°C (55.9°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
How many hours of daylight does Incheon have in May?
In May, the average day length in Incheon is 14h and 11min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Incheon?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:47 KST.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Incheon have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average temperature in May - Incheon, South Korea
Average temperature in May
Incheon, South Korea
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.4°C).

Average humidity in May - Incheon, South Korea
Average humidity in May
Incheon, South Korea
  • Average humidity in May: 70.3%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (61.5%).

Average rainfall in May - Incheon, South Korea
Average rainfall in May
Incheon, South Korea
  • Average rainfall in May: 100.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (319.6mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (19.3mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Incheon, South Korea
Average rainfall days in May
Incheon, South Korea
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average sea temperature in May - Incheon, South Korea
Average sea temperature in May
Incheon, South Korea
  • Average sea temperature in May: 13.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (3.3°C).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Incheon, South Korea
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Incheon, South Korea
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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