Weather & climate FAQ — Gwangju, South Korea
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Gwangju, from 1827 days of daily observations (2020–2024).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Gwangju?
Climolog has 1827 days of daily weather observations for Gwangju, South Korea (2020–2024). The mean temperature is 14°C and total precipitation is 7125.5 mm across that span. Typical monthly highs range from 6.1°C (in January) to 30.5°C (in August).
What is the climate in Gwangju by month?
The hottest month is August (avg high 30.5°C) and the coldest is January (avg low -3.4°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Gwangju.
When is the best time to visit Gwangju?
The best months to visit Gwangju are October, May, April — the highest travel-comfort scores (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Gwangju for details.
What is the hottest month in Gwangju?
August is the hottest month, averaging a high of 30.5°C. See August climate details.
What is the coldest month in Gwangju?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of -3.4°C. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in Gwangju?
July is the wettest month, averaging about 342.7 mm of rain per month. See July climate details.
What is the driest month in Gwangju?
December is the driest month, averaging about 22.4 mm of rain per month. See December climate details.
When is the rainy season in Gwangju?
The wettest months in Gwangju are June, July, August, which form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in October.
What is the weather like in Gwangju in October?
In October, Gwangju averages a high of 20.7°C and a low of 10.4°C, with about 41 mm of rain over 48 rainy days — its best-weather month (travel-comfort score 87/100). See October climate details.
How much weather data does Climolog have for Gwangju?
Climolog covers 1827 days of daily weather for Gwangju, South Korea from 2020 to 2024 (2020–2024). Browse day-by-day history and monthly averages on the Gwangju hub.
Best time to visit by month
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Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.
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