When is the best time to go to Gwangju?

When is the best time to go to Gwangju? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gwangju are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are July and August


Annual weather in Gwangju

For full information about the climate and weather in Gwangju a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 29°F/41°F
1.1in
February 32°F/47°F
1.5in
March 38°F/56°F
2.2in
April 47°F/65°F
2.7in
May 56°F/76°F
3.5in
June 65°F/81°F
4.4in
July 72°F/86°F
8.4in
August 72°F/88°F
8.3in
September 65°F/81°F
3.9in
October 52°F/70°F
2.5in
November 43°F/58°F
1.3in
December 32°F/45°F
1in


Weather and climate in Gwangju

Gwangju enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gwangju is 67°F (ranging from 41°F in january to 88°F in august). Annual rainfall is 40.7in, with a minimum of 1in in december and a maximum of 8.4in in july.
  • From january to february the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and it rains about 8% of the time in february.
  • In march the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 56°F and it rains in march about 2.2in.
  • From april to june the climate is good. It is for example 81°F as maximum temperature in june and you can expect to have 4.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From july to august the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 88°F°C and it rains in august about 8.3in.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is good. It is for example 70°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains about 7% of the time in october.
  • In november the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 58°F°C and you can expect to have 1.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 32°F and you can expect to have 1in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gwangju

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gwangju: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gwangju

Find out when Gwangju has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gwangju

  • Very low season in Gwangju
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • High season in Gwangju
    The number of visitors to Gwangju is high in: April, May, June, September, November and December.
  • Peak season in Gwangju
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gwangju is during: July, August and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Gwangju month by month



Best time for low prices in Gwangju

Average prices of hotels in Gwangju month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gwangju. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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