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Weather in August in Gangwon-Do

Thinking about venturing to Gangwon-Do this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do in August?

Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. August in Gangwon-Do generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Gangneung to 30°C in Wonju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Wonju and 22°C in Gangneung. In Gangwon-Do, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

For specific regional insights in Gangwon-Do, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Donghae with an average of 204 mm to heavy rainfall in Chuncheon with 270 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Pyeongchang usually sees around 137 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.

Where to go in Gangwon-Do in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gangwon-Do on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Korea, check out our Gangwon-Do's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?

Pyeongchang

In August Pyeongchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Pyeongchang
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<<   July July
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27°C 
19°C 
140 hours 
279 mm 
15 days 
poor 
28°C 
19°C 
137 hours 
223 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
14°C 
147 hours 
147 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Pyeongchang

Sokcho

In August Sokcho generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Sokcho
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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26°C 
21°C 
208 mm 
15 days 
27°C 
22°C 
205 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
17°C 
162 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Sokcho

Chuncheon

In August Chuncheon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chuncheon
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<<   July July
<<  
29°C 
20°C 
151 hours 
321 mm 
16 days 
poor 
29°C 
21°C 
171 hours 
270 mm 
14 days 
poor 
26°C 
15°C 
176 hours 
134 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Chuncheon

Gangneung

In August Gangneung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Gangneung
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<<   July July
<<  
26°C 
21°C 
140 hours 
207 mm 
14 days 
27°C 
22°C 
137 hours 
220 mm 
14 days 
23°C 
17°C 
147 hours 
203 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Gangneung

Donghae

In August Donghae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Donghae
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<<   July July
<<  
27°C 
21°C 
140 hours 
190 mm 
14 days 
27°C 
22°C 
137 hours 
204 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
18°C 
147 hours 
194 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Donghae

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.

Is August the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Pyeongchang , August may not be the ideal time to visit Gangwon-Do.

On average, the best time to visit Gangwon-Do is in May, June, September and October with generally pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gangwon-Do.

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