When to go · Gwangyang
Gwangyang in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Gwangyang's best window: Mar (Maehwa Festival), Apr–May (spring weather).
- AprilGreatInside Gwangyang's best window: Mar (Maehwa Festival), Apr–May (spring weather).
- MayGreatInside Gwangyang's best window: Mar (Maehwa Festival), Apr–May (spring weather).
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Mar (Maehwa Festival), Apr–May (spring weather)). Across South Korea: Clear skies, autumn colour in the mountains, festivals everywhere; Chuseok falls here some years.
Weather in August
- GwangyangHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 9 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gwangyang, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Mar: 6 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, humid).
March: Inside Gwangyang's best window: Mar (Maehwa Festival), Apr–May (spring weather).
Gwangyang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen