Gangwon-Do weather in April
Are you planning a trip to Gangwon-Do in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do in April?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. April in Gangwon-Do generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Sokcho at 15°C to pleasant in Wonju at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Wonju and 7°C in Sokcho.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sokcho with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Pyeongchang with 93 mm. Meanwhile, Pyeongchang enjoys approximately 226 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at April's conditions in Gangwon-Do, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gangwon-Do's yearly weather, check out our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In April Pyeongchang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Sokcho
In April Sokcho generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chuncheon
In April Chuncheon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Gangneung
In April Gangneung generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Donghae
In April Donghae generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.
Is April the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Gangwon-Do 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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