Gangneung weather
At 7:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (51°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 24%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, OctOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar
About Gangneung weather
Is it raining in Gangneung right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gangneung this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–18° and lows of -2–9°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Gangneung lately?
In the past 7 days, Gangneung had 1 rainy day and 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gangneung?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Gangneung weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gangneung?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gangneung is May–Jun, Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Gangneung?
July is the wettest month, with about 345 mm (13.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Gangneung?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -3°C (26°F).
Does Gangneung have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months