Wonju Climate by Month
The temperature in Wonju can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Wonju can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Wonju is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1266 mm. Wonju can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 299 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 27 mm of snowfall, spread across 8 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Wonju experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.5 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.0 hours in July, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Wonju.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Wonju ranges from 0°C in September to 1°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Wonju in South Korea
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 299 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.
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