Mud festival in South Korea
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During March, Gyeongju experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and cooler nights around 2°C (36°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall. Around 66 mm (2.6 in) is typical.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. April, May and October typically offer the best weather for Gyeongju.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gyeongju - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Gyeongju typically rise from around 11°C (52°F) at the start of March to approximately 16°C (61°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 1°C (34°F) to 6°C (43°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Gyeongju spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Gyeongju between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during March.
Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of South Korea in March →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in March, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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