Jeollanam-Do Weather in August

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

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Yeosu Suncheon Boseong Haenam-eup

Planning a getaway to Jeollanam-Do, South Korea this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Jeollanam-Do in August

Jeollanam-Do, South Korea is a region in South Korea. August in Jeollanam-Do generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Wando at 29°C (84°F) to very warm in Boseong at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Boseong and 25°C (77°F) in Wando. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jeollanam-Do, South Korea, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Wando with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Suncheon with 279 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Yeosu sees around 196 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Jeollanam-Do by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jeollanam-Do — and find the best time to visit. (based on Yeosu)

January7°C (45°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jeollanam-Do in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jeollanam-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 Jeollanam-Do

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea?

Temperature range in Jeollanam-Do (August)

Precipitation variation in Jeollanam-Do (August)

Yeosu

In August Yeosu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
196 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
232 mm (9.1 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yeosu →

Suncheon

In August Suncheon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
174 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
313 mm (12 in)
279 mm (11 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Suncheon →

Boseong

In August Boseong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
174 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
269 mm (11 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Boseong →

Haenam-eup

In August Haenam-eup generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
174 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Haenam-eup →

Wando

In August Wando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wando →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jeollanam-Do in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Yeosu 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)
Suncheon 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Boseong 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Haenam-eup 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Wando 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Mokpo 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)

Jeollanam-Do weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea in August?

Jeollanam-Do, South Korea typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Yeosu average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Jeollanam-Do, South Korea in August?

Yeosu averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Jeollanam-Do, South Korea get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Jeollanam-Do, South Korea, with Yeosu averaging around 232 mm (9.1 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Jeollanam-Do, South Korea?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Jeollanam-Do, South Korea due to the typically unpleasant weather in Yeosu.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Yeosu. The weather in January, February, July and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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