Gangneung Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gangneung. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°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 -4°C (25°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Gangneung has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1312 mm (52 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Gangneung shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rainfall over 5 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gangneung Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Gangneung serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 4.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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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 Gangneung.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year