Donghae Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Donghae, Gangwon-Do, South Korea is 16°C (61°F), with daytime highs ranging from 5°C (41°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Donghae compares to cities worldwide.
Donghae Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from warm to cold in Donghae. Nighttime lows follow the same pattern, ranging from 22°C (72°F) to -3°C (27°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Donghae by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 137 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Donghae Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Donghae spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Donghae vs South Korea
The map below shows the annual temperature across South Korea. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Donghae vs World: Temperature Compared
Donghae's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Donghae?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Donghae, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5°C (41°F) and humidity around 67% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 87% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Donghae's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Donghae climate page.
