Pyeongchang

Gangwon-Do Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in April.

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Sokcho Pyeongchang Chuncheon Gangneung

Planning a trip to Gangwon-Do, South Korea this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gangwon-Do in April

Gangwon-Do, South Korea is a region in South Korea. April in Gangwon-Do generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Sokcho at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Wonju at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Wonju and 7°C (45°F) in Sokcho.

For a closer look at conditions across Gangwon-Do, South Korea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sokcho with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Pyeongchang with 93 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Pyeongchang sees around 226 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Gangwon-Do by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gangwon-Do — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sokcho)

January3°C (37°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October19°C (66°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gangwon-Do in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gangwon-Do.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Gangwon-Do

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do, South Korea?

Temperature range in Gangwon-Do (April)

Precipitation variation in Gangwon-Do (April)

Pyeongchang

In April Pyeongchang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
226 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Pyeongchang →

Sokcho

In April Sokcho generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Chuncheon

In April Chuncheon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
215 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Gangneung

In April Gangneung generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
226 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Donghae

In April Donghae generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
226 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.

In our records: South Korea April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in South Korea in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in South Korea brought 500 mm (20 in) in Jeonju on April 30, 2011.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gangwon-Do in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sokcho 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Pyeongchang 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Chuncheon 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Gangneung 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Donghae 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Wonju 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Gangwon-Do weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in April?

Expect tolerable weather across Gangwon-Do, South Korea in April. The popular destination of Pyeongchang averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in April?

Daytime temperatures in Pyeongchang peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in April, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Gangwon-Do, South Korea get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Gangwon-Do, South Korea. Pyeongchang averages only about 93 mm (3.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Gangwon-Do, South Korea?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Gangwon-Do, South Korea with overall tolerable weather in Pyeongchang .

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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