Gwangju
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gwangju month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gwangju are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 269 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | -3.3 | 35 | 7.0 |
| February | 7.2 | -2.0 | 43 | 7.6 |
| March | 13.5 | 2.4 | 66 | 8.5 |
| April | 19.0 | 7.6 | 98 | 9.0 |
| May | 23.5 | 12.4 | 114 | 9.3 |
| June | 27.3 | 17.7 | 182 | 8.9 |
| July | 29.5 | 22.4 | 269 | 8.3 |
| August | 30.5 | 22.8 | 196 | 9.9 |
| September | 26.4 | 18.3 | 172 | 7.9 |
| October | 20.2 | 11.1 | 90 | 8.1 |
| November | 14.0 | 4.5 | 54 | 7.8 |
| December | 6.7 | -1.7 | 31 | 6.8 |
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01 · OverviewGwangju, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Gwangju took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Gwangju
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Gwangju
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Gwangju
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Gwangju
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Gwangju
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Gwangju
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gwangju
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gwangju located and what are its coordinates?
Gwangju is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 35.1547, 126.9156 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gwangju?
Gwangju has a recorded population of approximately 1,401,235 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gwangju?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gwangju include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gwangju?
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