Pyeongchang

Gangwon-Do Weather in July

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

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Sokcho Pyeongchang Chuncheon Gangneung

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

What to Expect in Gangwon-Do in July

Gangwon-Do, South Korea 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 (79°F) in Gangneung to 29°C (84°F) in Wonju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Wonju and 21°C (70°F) in Gangneung.

To explore the conditions in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Donghae with an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Chuncheon with 321 mm (13 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Pyeongchang .

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Pyeongchang gets around 140 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do, South Korea?

Temperature range in Gangwon-Do (July)

Precipitation variation in Gangwon-Do (July)

Pyeongchang

In July Pyeongchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
140 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
279 mm (11 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pyeongchang →

Sokcho

In July Sokcho generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sokcho →

Chuncheon

In July Chuncheon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
197 hours
151 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
321 mm (13 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chuncheon →

Gangneung

In July Gangneung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
140 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Gangneung →

Donghae

In July Donghae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
140 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Donghae →

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

In our records: South Korea July extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest July day in South Korea reached 42°C (108°F) in Hadong on July 17, 1981.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sokcho 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Pyeongchang 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Chuncheon 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 321 mm (13 in)
Gangneung 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Donghae 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Wonju 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 299 mm (12 in)

Gangwon-Do weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Gangwon-Do, South Korea in July. The popular destination of Pyeongchang averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this summer month.

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

Average temperatures in Gangwon-Do, South Korea during July range from a nighttime low near 19°C (66°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Pyeongchang .

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pyeongchang records an average of 279 mm (11 in) in July, putting it among the wetter months for Gangwon-Do, South Korea.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pyeongchang , July may not be the ideal time to visit Gangwon-Do, South Korea.

On average, the best time to visit Gangwon-Do, South Korea 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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