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Gwangju weather in December (South Korea)

How does the December weather in Gwangju compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, Gwangju typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 9°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -2°C.

Precipitation

Gwangju in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 156 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gwangju. April and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gwangju, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 34 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51% *  
* Data from: Kwangju, South Korea (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in December

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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