When to go · Gwangju
Gwangju in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 30°C+ humidity).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 86°F+ humidity).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Gwangju
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 30°C+ humidity).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 86°F+ humidity).
Weather in August
- GwangjuHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Hottest month and the typhoon season starts; Busan beaches at peak.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast