What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1642 mm per year, averaging 137 mm per month
- Snowfall: 15 cm per year
- Driest months: 43 mm in February, 50 mm in January and 57 mm in December
- Wettest months: 416 mm in August, 201 mm in September and 179 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Gwangju
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gwangju, South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gwangju
This graph shows how much rainfall Gwangju, South Korea, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Gwangju
This graph shows how much snow Gwangju, South Korea, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gwangju
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Gwangju
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gwangju, South Korea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gwangju
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gwangju, South Korea, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Gwangju
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Gwangju, South Korea, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
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