Gwangju weather
At 10:00 AM local time it was drizzle and 7°C (44°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM (9.2 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.6 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM (9.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Feb, Jul–Aug
About Gwangju weather
Is it raining in Gwangju right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 7° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM, 8 PM, 9 PM (9.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Gwangju this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–17° and lows of -2–9°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Gwangju lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 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 Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb, Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (31°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Gwangju?
July is the wettest month, with about 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Gwangju?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (31°F) and lows of -11°C (13°F).
Does Gwangju have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–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