Weather in September in Gangwon-Do
Thinking about venturing to Gangwon-Do this September 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 September?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. September in Gangwon-Do generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Gangneung to 26°C in Wonju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Wonju and 17°C in Gangneung.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chuncheon with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Gangneung with 203 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected in Pyeongchang . This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at September'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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In September Pyeongchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sokcho
In September Sokcho generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chuncheon
In September Chuncheon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Gangneung
In September Gangneung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Donghae
In September Donghae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy 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 September the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Gangwon-Do with overall pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, July and December tend to be poor.
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