Gwangju, South Korea Weather

Gwangju,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,013 hPa

Feel like: 30 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 47%

Humidity: 65%

Wind: NE - 7 km/h

Visibility: 30.52 km

Weather forecast

Sun
20 Sep
16°C / 31°C
Clear Sky
Mon
21 Sep
18°C / 30°C
Overcast
Tue
22 Sep
19°C / 31°C
Overcast
Wed
23 Sep
19°C / 27°C
Drizzle
Thu
24 Sep
18°C / 26°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
08:00 AM
20° / 27°
20° / 27°
Mainly Clear
65% 16 km/h
09:00 AM
20° / 26°
20° / 26°
Mainly Clear
71% 12 km/h
10:00 AM
20° / 24°
20° / 24°
Mainly Clear
77% 30 km/h
11:00 AM
19° / 23°
19° / 23°
Mainly Clear
78% 30 km/h
12:00 PM
19° / 23°
19° / 23°
Mainly Clear
81% 21 km/h
13:00 PM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Mainly Clear
82% 18 km/h
14:00 PM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Mainly Clear
85% 11 km/h
15:00 PM
17° / 20°
17° / 20°
Mainly Clear
85% 9 km/h
16:00 PM
17° / 19°
17° / 19°
Clear Sky
86% 11 km/h
17:00 PM
16° / 19°
16° / 19°
Clear Sky
86% 10 km/h
18:00 PM
16° / 18°
16° / 18°
Clear Sky
86% 12 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 26.23°C
  • Average low 17.2°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (20 September 2026)
  • Coldest day 13°C (30 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 71.73%
  • Days with precipitation 13 days
  • Highest precipitation 39 mm (25 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 28°C
  • Min: 18°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gwangju over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gwangju in the coming days

Rainfall in Gwangju in the coming days

Gwangju Climate Summary

Gwangju features a Humid subtropical, no dry season (Köppen classification: Cfa), with an average annual temperature of 14.48ºC (58.06ºF), which is about 0.88% higher than the national average for South Korea. Annually, the city experiences approximately 86.57 millimeters (3.41 inches) of rainfall, spread across 103.09 rainy days, accounting for 28.24% of the year.

Longitude 35.1595454
Latitude 126.8526012
Yearly high temperature 17.9ºC (64.22ºF)
Yearly low temperature 8.97ºC (48.15ºF)
Hottest month July 29.12ºC (84.42ºF)
Coldest month January -3.48ºC (25.74ºF)
Yearly precip 86.57mm (3.41in)
Days with rainfall 103.09 days (28.24%)
Driest month December (70.36%)
Wettest month August (81.25%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 3.82° / -3.48° 4.55 days
February 6.55° / -1.32° 5.36 days
March 11.78° / 2.25° 6.73 days
April 17.14° / 6.73° 7.91 days
May 23.26° / 12.21° 7.27 days
June 26.8° / 16.95° 11.64 days
July 29.12° / 21.23° 18.0 days
August 30.3° / 21.67° 16.64 days
September 25.92° / 16.67° 10.09 days
October 20.44° / 10.41° 5.09 days
November 13.71° / 5.3° 5.45 days
December 6.0° / -1.01° 4.36 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Gwangju?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.12ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -3.48ºC).

2. What should I wear in Gwangju today?

For today's very hot weather in Gwangju, with the high temperatures above 28ºC (82.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks

Temperature

Early
19°C / 26°C
Morning
20°C / 26°C
Afternoon
17°C / 20°C
Evening
15°C / 18°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 437
  • CO 230
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 8
  • O3 129
  • PM10 18
  • PM25 12
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,409

Sunrise / Sunset

21:18
09:32