Climate of Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea
Point-value climate at Gwangju (Gwangju, Korea, Republic of). Population approximately 1,440,000.
Located in Gwangju, Korea, Republic of, Gwangju has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,440,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 32 mm / 1.3 in (December) to 274 mm / 10.8 in (July) — about 1323 mm / 52.1 in across the year. Gwangju is the capital of Gwangju. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gwangju's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5°C32.9°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 2.1°C35.8°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 6.7°C44.1°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 13°C55.4°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| May | 18°C64.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 22.3°C72.1°F | 182 mm7.2″ | — |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 274 mm10.8″ | — |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 257 mm10.1″ | — |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 140 mm5.5″ | — |
| October | 15.6°C60.1°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 8.8°C47.8°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| December | 2.9°C37.2°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gwangju?
Gwangju does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Gwangju's warmest month is August at an average of 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and its driest month is December with about 32 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gwangju?
Gwangju, in Gwangju, Korea, Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1323 mm / 52.1 in, with the wettest month being July (274 mm / 10.8 in) and the driest December (32 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Gwangju in August?
The average temperature in Gwangju in August is 26.5°C / 79.7°F, with rainfall of about 257 mm / 10.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gwangju?
The driest month in Gwangju is December, with about 32 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 2.9°C / 37.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Gwangju?
The wettest month in Gwangju is July, with approximately 274 mm / 10.8 in of average monthly rainfall.