Gyeongju Climate by Month
The temperature in Gyeongju can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Gyeongju can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -3°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gyeongju is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1164 mm. Gyeongju can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 212 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 25 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 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
Gyeongju experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.6 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.1 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Gyeongju.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Gyeongju in South Korea
During the months of May 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 212 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 227 hours of sunshine.
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