Climate normals · 1970–2000
Gyeongju Climate
Gyeongju is a city in South Korea (14) with a population of about 245,365. Its average annual temperature is 13.1°C (56°F), with roughly 1126 mm of rain per year.
13.1°C
Avg Temp
1126
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Gyeongju Climate
Gyeongju has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F) and receives about 1126 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.1°C
Avg Temp
1126
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 32° | 29 mm |
| February | 2° / 36° | 39 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 57 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 90 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 88 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 151 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 218 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 202 mm |
| September | 21° / 69° | 137 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 50 mm |
| November | 9° / 47° | 43 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 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 Gyeongju
The most comfortable months to visit Gyeongju are typically September, June 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 -5°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Gyeongju are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Gyeongju, South Korea has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C and about 1126 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Gyeongju average about 29°C (84°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.