Kwangju Climate by Month
Kwangju experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Kwangju is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kwangju has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1284 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Kwangju shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 251 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 34 mm of snow/rainfall over 11 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
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kwangju.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Kwangju 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 June, 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 6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 251 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 228 hours of sunshine.
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