Climate of Gwangju, South Korea
Area-weighted average across Gwangju. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gwangju, a subdivision of Korea, Republic of, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in August, with rainfall from 32 mm / 1.3 in to 273 mm / 10.7 in depending on the season (1314 mm / 51.7 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 | 0.1°C32.2°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| February | 1.8°C35.2°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| March | 6.3°C43.3°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 12.6°C54.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| June | 21.9°C71.4°F | 180 mm7.1″ | — |
| July | 25.4°C77.7°F | 273 mm10.7″ | — |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 252 mm9.9″ | — |
| September | 21.3°C70.3°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| October | 15.2°C59.4°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 8.5°C47.3°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| December | 2.6°C36.7°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gwangju?
Gwangju, Korea, Republic of does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 26.1°C / 79°F, and the driest is December at 32 mm / 1.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Gwangju?
Gwangju, Korea, Republic of has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 0.1°C / 32.2°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1314 mm / 51.7 in, with the wettest month being July (273 mm / 10.7 in) and the driest December (32 mm / 1.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gwangju?
The hottest month in Gwangju is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.1°C / 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Gwangju?
The coldest month in Gwangju is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 0.1°C / 32.2°F.
When does it rain most in Gwangju?
The wettest month in Gwangju is July, averaging about 273 mm / 10.7 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 32 mm / 1.3 in.