South KoreaThe climate of Gwangju
The current climate in Gwangju features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Gwangju, South Korea.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Gwangju in recent years was 39°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Gwangju gets 1642 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 15 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of South Korea? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Seoul, Busan, or explore other destinations in South Korea.
Best time to visit Gwangju?
The best time to visit Gwangju for mild to warm weather is March up to July and September up to November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Gwangju.
Climate Table of Gwangju
The climate table of Gwangju shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 6 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 50 | 43 | 113 | 121 | 85 | 146 | 179 | 416 | 201 | 126 | 105 | 57 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,2 | 0,6 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 8,8 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Gwangju, South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Gwangju
Yearly Temperature in Gwangju
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Gwangju, South Korea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gwangju
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gwangju
Average Snowfall per Month in Gwangju
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gwangju
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Gwangju, South Korea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Gwangju
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Average weather in Gwangju by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gwangju. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.