Monthly climate guide
Gangneung weather in April
Expect cool weather in Gangneung in April: afternoons reach about 14°C (57°F), while nights drop to around 7°C (44°F). Around 96 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than March and 6°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Temperatures are climbing — May is around 6°C warmer.
- Gangneung is usually about 2°C cooler than Seoul, 170 km away, in April.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-spring in Gangneung.
Avg high
14°C
57°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
96 mm
wet
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Gangneung weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -3°C / 27°F | 27 mm | 75% | 46% |
| February | 4°C / 38°F | -2°C / 29°F | 49 mm | 72% | 50% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 42 mm | 69% | 51% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 96 mm | 70% | 59% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 68 mm | 70% | 57% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 17°C / 63°F | 122 mm | 76% | 70% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 349 mm | 83% | 78% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 275 mm | 83% | 73% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 174 mm | 78% | 66% |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 100 mm | 72% | 51% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 6°C / 43°F | 82 mm | 74% | 53% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 30°F | 37 mm | 77% | 47% |
What to pack for April
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is April a good time to visit Gangneung?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gangneung →Other South Korea cities in April
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Gangneung in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Gangneung?
April is one of the wetter months in Gangneung, with about 96 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Gangneung in April?
Average highs are about 14°C (57°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gangneung in April?
Gangneung typically gets around 96 mm of rain in April — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gangneung (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.