When to go · Gwangju
Gwangju in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 30°C (86°F)+ humidity).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 86°F (30°C)+ humidity).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 30°C (86°F)+ humidity).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 86°F (30°C)+ humidity).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- GwangjuHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Hottest month and the typhoon season starts; Busan beaches at peak.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gwangju, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Apr: 8 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: High
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 30°C+ humidity).
April: Inside Gwangju's best window: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Gwangju: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast