Changwon
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Changwon month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Changwon are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 18–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and September the wettest (about 256 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6 | -2.0 | 40 | 7.8 |
| February | 8.7 | -0.5 | 47 | 8.5 |
| March | 13.9 | 4.4 | 89 | 8.5 |
| April | 18.4 | 9.3 | 114 | 8.9 |
| May | 22.7 | 13.8 | 127 | 9.5 |
| June | 26.0 | 18.7 | 201 | 8.7 |
| July | 28.9 | 23.1 | 242 | 8.4 |
| August | 30.2 | 24.1 | 213 | 9.9 |
| September | 26.1 | 19.8 | 256 | 7.5 |
| October | 21.0 | 13.1 | 101 | 7.9 |
| November | 15.1 | 6.1 | 42 | 8.3 |
| December | 7.9 | -0.6 | 32 | 7.8 |
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People and places shaping Changwon
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Previously
- Documented history · 1408
The name Changwon was first used in 1408 during the Joseon period, when King Taejong established the city as Changwon-bu.
- Documented history · 1415
In 1415, he renamed Changwon-bu to Changwon-dohobu.
- Documented history · 1601
Later during the King Sunjo Period (1601), it became Changwondae-do hobu.
- Documented history · 1895
In 1895, the country was reorganized into 23 divisions by King Gojong, and Changwondae-do hobu was split into Changwon-gun and Ungcheon-gun.
Sources checked (10)
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- 15 Best Things to Do in Changwon (South Korea) - The Crazy Tourist
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Changwon (2026) - Tripadvisor
- Changwon – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- Changwon, South Korea: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 ...
- Changwon Map - South Gyeongsang, South Korea - Mapcarta
- Top 27 things to do and attractions in Changwon - Wanderlog
- Changwon Travel Guide - South Korea
- Living, Working & Playing in Changwon - Gone2Korea
- Wikidata structured records for Changwon
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01 · OverviewChangwon, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Changwon took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Changwon
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Changwon
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Changwon
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Changwon
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Changwon
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Changwon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Changwon
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01 · Q&AWhere is Changwon located and what are its coordinates?
Changwon is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.2281, 128.6811 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Changwon?
Changwon has a recorded population of approximately 1,025,702 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Changwon?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Changwon include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Changwon?
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