When to go · Gangneung
Gangneung in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- GangneungHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 8 days
- Gangwon mountains and east coast, South Korea · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangfine
Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gangneung, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Apr: High
May: High
Prices
Apr: High
May: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
May: Inside Gangneung's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Gangneung: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings