Best Time to Visit Gangneung: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Gangneung: May, June, October, September.
- Best months for Gangneung: May, June, October, September.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, September.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -9°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | 3°C | -7°C | 45 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 8°C | -1°C | 67 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 82 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 20°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 23°C | 16°C | 121 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 25°C | 20°C | 218 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 26°C | 20°C | 229 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 22°C | 14°C | 186 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 17°C | 8°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 10°C | 2°C | 62 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 3°C | -6°C | 36 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gangneung?
The best months are May, June, October, September.
When is the rainy season in Gangneung?
The wettest months are August, July, September.