Gangneung Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of 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.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
