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Wonju in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heavy rain, humid), Jan–Feb (cold, snow).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
High
South Korea overall
Prices
High
South Korea overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Wonju

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heavy rain, humid), Jan–Feb (cold, snow).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • WonjuHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 0 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 Wonju, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0

    Apr: 0

  • 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 (heavy rain, humid), Jan–Feb (cold, snow).

April: Inside Wonju's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Wonju: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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