Cheongju Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Cheongju. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a chilly 4°C (39°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 22°C (72°F) in August to around -5°C (23°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Cheongju has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1179 mm (46 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Cheongju shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 256 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm (1 in) of snow/rainfall over 9 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cheongju Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Cheongju offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (7.5 hours daily) and July (5.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cheongju.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year