Suncheon weather in August (Jeollanam-Do, South Korea)

What kind of weather does August bring to Suncheon? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In August, Suncheon tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 30°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 23°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Suncheon in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 279 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 174 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Suncheon. October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Suncheon climate page with graphs.

 

Suncheon, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 279 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Kwangju, South Korea (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in August

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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