Kwangju Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Kwangju is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in August to around -3°C (27°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kwangju has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1284 mm (51 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Kwangju shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 251 mm (9.9 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 34 mm (1.3 in) of snow/rainfall over 11 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kwangju Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kwangju offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (7.6 hours daily) and July (4.9 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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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 Kwangju.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year