When to go · Guinsa
Guinsa in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). 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
- GuinsaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 7 days
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 Guinsa, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Sep: 7
Crowds
Apr: High
Sep: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Sep: 1
April: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
September: Inside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).
Guinsa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings