When is the best time to go to Kwangju

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kwangju, 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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Kwangju weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kwangju 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

Kwangju January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 24mm 6.4hrs 10.9hrs

January in Kwangju is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Kwangju.

January is in the winter in Kwangju and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kwangju with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in January »

February

Kwangju February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 25mm 7hrs 11.7hrs

February in Kwangju is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Kwangju.

February is in the winter in Kwangju and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kwangju with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in February »

March

Kwangju March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 49mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Kwangju and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kwangju with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in March »

April

Kwangju April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 96mm 8.2hrs 14hrs

Kwangju's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp 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 Kwangju.

April is in the spring in Kwangju and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kwangju with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in April »

May

Kwangju May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 93mm 8.8hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Kwangju and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kwangju with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in May »

June

Kwangju June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 143mm 8.2hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in June in Kwangju is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

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

June is in the summer in Kwangju and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kwangju with around 143mm 5.6 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in June »

July

Kwangju July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 353mm 6.3hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Kwangju and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 353mm 13.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Kwangju weather in July »

August

Kwangju August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 275mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Kwangju and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 275mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in August »

September

Kwangju September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 155mm 7.3hrs 14hrs

Kwangju's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Kwangju and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in September »

October

Kwangju October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 49mm 7.4hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Kwangju and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 49mm 1.9 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in October »

November

Kwangju November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 49mm 6hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in November in Kwangju is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Kwangju and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 49mm 1.9 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in November »

December

Kwangju December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 23mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs

December in Kwangju is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Kwangju.

December is in the winter in Kwangju and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kwangju with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kwangju weather in December »

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Kwangju weather stats

Kwangju weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: December 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: March 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January 0.1°C 32.2°F
Wettest month: July 353mm 13.9ins
Warmest sea: August 25°C 77°F
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