When is the best time to go to Gwangju

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gwangju, South Korea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gwangju weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gwangju are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gwangju January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 36mm 5.7hrs 11hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Gwangju and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gwangju for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gwangju and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gwangju with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in January »

February

Gwangju February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 49mm 6.2hrs 11.8hrs

February in Gwangju is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gwangju for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Gwangju and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gwangju with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in February »

March

Gwangju March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 56mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Gwangju is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

March is in the spring in Gwangju and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gwangju with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in March »

April

Gwangju April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 120mm 7.7hrs 13.9hrs

Gwangju's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

April is in the spring in Gwangju and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gwangju with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in April »

May

Gwangju May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 116mm 8.3hrs 14.9hrs

May is a damp month in Gwangju and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

May is in the spring in Gwangju and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gwangju with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in May »

June

Gwangju June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 209mm 7.2hrs 11hrs

June is a very wet, humid month in Gwangju and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

June is in the summer in Gwangju and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gwangju with around 209mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in June »

July

Gwangju July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 283mm 6.3hrs 11.8hrs

July in Gwangju is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

July is in the summer in Gwangju and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 283mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in July »

August

Gwangju August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 254mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Gwangju is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gwangju for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Gwangju and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in August »

September

Gwangju September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 153mm 6.9hrs 13.9hrs

Gwangju's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gwangju and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 153mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in September »

October

Gwangju October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 60mm 7.3hrs 14.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Gwangju and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gwangju, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gwangju and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in October »

November

Gwangju November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 51mm 5.8hrs 11hrs

The climate in Gwangju during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gwangju.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gwangju and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in November »

December

Gwangju December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 31mm 5.4hrs 11.8hrs

December in Gwangju is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gwangju for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gwangju and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gwangju with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gwangju weather in December »

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Gwangju weather stats

Gwangju weather statistics
Hottest month: August 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: December 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 4°C 39.2°F
Wettest month: July 283mm 11.1ins
Warmest sea: August 26.2°C 79.2°F
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