The climate in Gwangju during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gwangju and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.3°C 70.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.4°C 48.8°F |
| Average temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 60 mm 2.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 20.3°C 68.5°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 6.1kph 4 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gwangju in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |