Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gwangyang Climate
Gwangyang is a city in South Korea (16) with a population of about 154,266. Its average annual temperature is 13.6°C (56°F), with roughly 1399 mm of rain per year.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
1399
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gwangyang Climate
Gwangyang has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 1399 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
1399
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / 34° | 26 mm |
| February | 3° / 37° | 41 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 68 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 121 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 124 mm |
| June | 21° / 71° | 210 mm |
| July | 25° / 77° | 278 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 259 mm |
| September | 21° / 71° | 151 mm |
| October | 16° / 60° | 54 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 45 mm |
| December | 3° / 38° | 22 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 Gwangyang
The most comfortable months to visit Gwangyang are typically September, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gwangyang are typically September, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gwangyang, South Korea has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C and about 1399 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Gwangyang average about 29°C (85°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.