Gangneung weather in April (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

Looking to travel to Gangneung in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Gangneung typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Gangneung in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

With around 226 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gangneung climate page with graphs.

 

Gangneung, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Pyeongchang , South Korea (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in April

Find out more about the weather in South Korea in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gangneung in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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