Climate of Gangwon, South Korea
Area-weighted average across Gangwon. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gangwon, a subdivision of Korea, Republic of, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -5.1°C / 22.8°F in January to 22.1°C / 71.8°F in August, with rainfall from 30 mm / 1.2 in to 287 mm / 11.3 in depending on the season (1282 mm / 50.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.1°C22.8°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| February | -2.9°C26.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.5°C36.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| April | 9.5°C49.1°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 14.5°C58.1°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 18.6°C65.5°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| July | 21.8°C71.2°F | 287 mm11.3″ | — |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 269 mm10.6″ | — |
| September | 17.1°C62.8°F | 162 mm6.4″ | — |
| October | 11.1°C52°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 4.2°C39.6°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| December | -2.1°C28.2°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gangwon?
Gangwon, Korea, Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 22.1°C / 71.8°F, and the driest is January at 30 mm / 1.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Gangwon?
Gangwon, Korea, Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.1°C / 22.8°F in January to 22.1°C / 71.8°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1282 mm / 50.5 in, with the wettest month being July (287 mm / 11.3 in) and the driest January (30 mm / 1.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gangwon?
The hottest month in Gangwon is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.1°C / 71.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Gangwon?
The coldest month in Gangwon is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -5.1°C / 22.8°F.
When does it rain most in Gangwon?
The wettest month in Gangwon is July, averaging about 287 mm / 11.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 30 mm / 1.2 in.