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When to go · Guinsa

Guinsa in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
High
South Korea overall
Prices
High
South Korea overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Korea month rating

Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • GuinsaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Korea overall
High
Prices · South Korea overall
High

South Korea overall: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Guinsa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Good

    Sep: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)

    Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 7

    Sep: 7

  • Crowds

    Apr: High

    Sep: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: High

    Sep: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Sep: 1

April: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.

September: Inside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).

Guinsa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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