Yearly weather and climate in Gwangju, South Korea
The yearly weather in Gwangju runs from around -3°C in January to 30°C in August. December is the driest month at 4 rainy days; July the wettest at 21. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
The best weather is typically in Oct, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.
Sunshine
Expect up to 9.6 hours of clear skies in Aug, but only 6.7 hours in Jan. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Jul (340mm over 21 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Gwangju, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 643°-326°5Jan
- 947°-229°7Feb
- 1458°236°7Mar
- 1967°745°7Apr
- 2475°1254°10May
- 2882°1864°13Jun
- 2984°2272°21Jul
- 3086°2373°20Aug
- 2780°1965°12Sep
- 2169°1151°6Oct
- 1559°541°7Nov
- 744°-228°4Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Dec is typically driest at 4 days (23mm); Jul the wettest at 21 days (340mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | -3°C | 5 | 43mm |
| Feb | 9°C | -2°C | 7 | 55mm |
| Mar | 14°C | 2°C | 7 | 74mm |
| Apr | 19°C | 7°C | 7 | 88mm |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 10 | 115mm |
| Jun | 28°C | 18°C | 13 | 190mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 22°C | 21 | 340mm |
| Aug | 30°C | 23°C | 20 | 231mm |
| Sep | 27°C | 19°C | 12 | 169mm |
| Oct | 21°C | 11°C | 6 | 42mm |
| Nov | 15°C | 5°C | 7 | 76mm |
| Dec | 7°C | -2°C | 4 | 23mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Pack smarter.
Averages get you close, but the week you travel is what matters. Get the live forecast, a smart packing list, and discover the best local spots and activities in Gwangju with Packola.
Get the app