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