Gangneung Climate by Month
The temperature in Gangneung can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to cold.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Gangneung. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -4°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gangneung has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1312 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Gangneung shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 220 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 45 mm of snow/rainfall over 5 snowy/rainy 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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gangneung.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Gangneung in South Korea
During the months of June 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:
Rainy season in Gangneung occurs in the months of July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 220 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 45 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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