Gwangyang Climate by Month
Gwangyang experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Gwangyang is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -2°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gwangyang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1562 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Gwangyang can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 303 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 30 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Gwangyang experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.1 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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gwangyang.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Gwangyang in South Korea
During the months of May, June and October 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.
Rainy season in Gwangyang occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
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 7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 303 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.
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