Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gangneung Climate
Gangneung is a city in South Korea (06) with a population of about 208,161. Its average annual temperature is 12.5°C (55°F), with roughly 1339 mm of rain per year.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
1339
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gangneung Climate
Gangneung has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F) and receives about 1339 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
1339
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 33° | 56 mm |
| February | 1° / 35° | 55 mm |
| March | 6° / 42° | 65 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 73 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 81 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 114 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 206 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 276 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 202 mm |
| October | 15° / 58° | 94 mm |
| November | 9° / 47° | 76 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 41 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Gangneung
The most comfortable months to visit Gangneung are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gangneung are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gangneung, South Korea has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C and about 1339 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Gangneung average about 28°C (82°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.