Gwangju, South Korea Weather

Gwangju,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
10°C
50.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,023 hPa

Feel like: 8 °C

Temperature: 10°C

Cloud: 29%

Humidity: 79%

Wind: NE - 8 km/h

Visibility: 23.8 km

Weather forecast

Wed
04 Nov
11°C / 18°C
Moderate Rain
Thu
05 Nov
5°C / 14°C
Overcast
Fri
06 Nov
2°C / 9°C
Partly Cloudy
Sat
07 Nov
1°C / 9°C
Drizzle
Sun
08 Nov
1°C / 11°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
14:00 PM
7° / 10°
7° / 10°
Mainly Clear
79% 10 km/h
15:00 PM
6° / 10°
6° / 10°
Clear Sky
78% 12 km/h
16:00 PM
6° / 9°
6° / 9°
Mainly Clear
82% 12 km/h
17:00 PM
6° / 8°
6° / 8°
Mainly Clear
83% 12 km/h
18:00 PM
5° / 8°
5° / 8°
Mainly Clear
81% 14 km/h
19:00 PM
4° / 8°
4° / 8°
Mainly Clear
77% 13 km/h
20:00 PM
4° / 8°
4° / 8°
Mainly Clear
73% 12 km/h
21:00 PM
3° / 9°
3° / 9°
Clear Sky
70% 15 km/h
22:00 PM
3° / 8°
3° / 8°
Mainly Clear
70% 15 km/h
23:00 PM
4° / 9°
4° / 9°
Clear Sky
70% 15 km/h
00:00 AM
5° / 11°
5° / 11°
Mainly Clear
69% 15 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 16.27°C
  • Average low 7.23°C
  • Hottest day 24°C (25 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (10 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 73.57%
  • Days with precipitation 21 days
  • Highest precipitation 99 mm (23 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 17°C
  • Min: 6°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 mild weather in Gwangju, with temperatures between 12ºC to 15ºC (53.6ºF to 59.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Sun hat (if spending time outdoors)
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Scarf (optional)

Temperature

Early
5°C / 15°C
Morning
8°C / 14°C
Afternoon
6°C / 10°C
Evening
3°C / 9°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 509
  • CO 663
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 63
  • O3 0
  • PM10 74
  • PM25 46
  • SO2 17
  • CH4 1,543

Sunrise / Sunset

21:56
08:35