Best Time to Visit Gwangju: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Gwangju: October, May, September.
- Best months for Gwangju: October, May, September.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -4°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 7°C | -2°C | 36 mm | 6 | – | – | 5.7 |
| March | 13°C | 1°C | 63 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 19°C | 6°C | 88 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 24°C | 12°C | 99 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 170 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 251 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.0 |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 224 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 26°C | 17°C | 138 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 21°C | 9°C | 56 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 14°C | 3°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 7°C | -2°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gwangju?
The best months are October, May, September.
When is the rainy season in Gwangju?
The wettest months are July, August, June.