Gwangju, South Korea Weather

Gwangju,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
30°C
86.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,007 hPa

Feel like: 37 °C

Temperature: 30°C

Cloud: 36%

Humidity: 71%

Wind: N - 2 km/h

Visibility: 27.3 km

Weather forecast

Wed
05 Aug
25°C / 37°C
Moderate Drizzle
Thu
06 Aug
25°C / 39°C
Drizzle
Fri
07 Aug
27°C / 35°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Sat
08 Aug
25°C / 35°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sun
09 Aug
24°C / 28°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
25° / 30°
25° / 30°
Mainly Clear
71% 18 km/h
02:00 AM
25° / 31°
25° / 31°
Partly Cloudy
68% 21 km/h
03:00 AM
25° / 32°
25° / 32°
Partly Cloudy
67% 24 km/h
04:00 AM
26° / 33°
26° / 33°
Mainly Clear
67% 25 km/h
05:00 AM
26° / 33°
26° / 33°
Partly Cloudy
66% 27 km/h
06:00 AM
26° / 33°
26° / 33°
Overcast
67% 27 km/h
07:00 AM
27° / 31°
27° / 31°
Drizzle
76% 25 km/h
08:00 AM
28° / 30°
28° / 30°
Slight Rain
86% 32 km/h
09:00 AM
27° / 29°
27° / 29°
Moderate Drizzle
92% 34 km/h
10:00 AM
27° / 28°
27° / 28°
Heavy Rain
95% 24 km/h
11:00 AM
27° / 27°
27° / 27°
Slight Rain
95% 27 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 32.5°C
  • Average low 24.17°C
  • Hottest day 39°C (06 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 22°C (23 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 78.97%
  • Days with precipitation 23 days
  • Highest precipitation 76 mm (19 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 26°C
  • Total Precipitation: 45 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 32ºC (89.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
25°C / 32°C
Morning
27°C / 29°C
Afternoon
25°C / 26°C
Evening
23°C / 24°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 463
  • CO 290
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 12
  • O3 164
  • PM10 18
  • PM25 18
  • SO2 10
  • CH4 1,494

Sunrise / Sunset

20:44
10:32