Gwangju weather
At 4:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 10°C (50°F). Real rain for 7 hours (16.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May, Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gwangju, Gwangju, South Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 31%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 7 hours (16.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, OctOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb
About Gwangju weather
Is it raining in Gwangju right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 10° right now. Real rain for 7 hours (16.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Gwangju this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–18° and lows of 0–10°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Gwangju lately?
In the past 7 days, Gwangju had 2 rainy days and 13.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gwangju?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Gwangju weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gwangju?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gwangju is May, Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (38°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Gwangju?
July is the wettest month, with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 30 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Gwangju?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (38°F) and lows of -5°C (24°F).
Does Gwangju have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Gwangju weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months