Kwangju Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Kwangju. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Kwangju has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1284 mm of rain/snowfall per year.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Kwangju, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 251 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 34 mm over 11 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. The city receives 147 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 6°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Kwangju Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in South Korea

The map below shows the annual precipitation across South Korea. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Kwangju’s average annual precipitation is 1284 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Warming and Precipitation

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Kwangju:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

For more detailed information about Kwangju’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Kwangju Climate page.