Weather in July in Gangwon-Do
Are you planning a trip a to Gangwon-Do in July 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 July?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. July in Gangwon-Do generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of July is in the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Gangneung to 29°C in Wonju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Wonju and 21°C in Gangneung.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Donghae with an average of 190 mm to heavy rainfall in Chuncheon with 321 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Pyeongchang .Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Pyeongchang . This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gangwon-Do in July, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.
Where to go in Gangwon-Do in July
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In July Pyeongchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Sokcho
In July Sokcho generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Chuncheon
In July Chuncheon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gangneung
In July Gangneung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Donghae
In July Donghae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.
Is July the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pyeongchang , July 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 . In contrast, January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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