Gwangju Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Gwangju, South Korea has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is May (score: 82/100). Annual average high: 18.1°C, total rainfall: 1214mm.
When is the best time to visit Gwangju?
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May is the best month to visit Gwangju with a travel score of 82/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 23.2°C, 8 rain days, and 9.6 hours of daily sunshine.
View May weather details →Travel Score by Month
59
Jan
63
Feb
67
Mar
76
Apr
82
May
80
Jun
67
Jul
71
Aug
79
Sep
80
Oct
68
Nov
61
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Gwangju each month?
18.1°C
Avg High
8.9°C
Avg Low
1214mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Gwangju get?
Gwangju receives 1214mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 251mm, while December is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Gwangju?
January
59
5°C
Low: -3°C
5 rain days
Mixed
February
63
7°C
Low: -2°C
5 rain days
Good
March
67
12°C
Low: 1°C
7 rain days
Good
April
76
18°C
Low: 7°C
8 rain days
Good
May
Best time to visit82
23°C
Low: 12°C
8 rain days
Excellent
June
80
27°C
Low: 17°C
10 rain days
Good
July
67
29°C
Low: 22°C
17 rain days
Good
August
71
30°C
Low: 23°C
16 rain days
Good
September
79
26°C
Low: 18°C
9 rain days
Good
October
80
20°C
Low: 10°C
5 rain days
Excellent
November
68
14°C
Low: 4°C
6 rain days
Good
December
61
7°C
Low: -1°C
4 rain days
Good
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Data based on 1994–2024 averages · Last updated: 2024-12-31