Monthly climate guide
Gwangju weather in August
With highs near 29°C (85°F) and lows around 22°C (71°F), August feels hot in Gwangju. Rainfall averages about 244 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Humidity near 85% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Gwangju.
- Rain is above Gwangju's usual level, by about 118%.
- Just 190 km apart, but Gwangju runs about 2°C warmer than Jeju this month.
August is typically Gwangju's warmest month.
Avg high
29°C
85°F
Avg low
22°C
71°F
Rainfall
244 mm
very wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
71%
cloud · often cloudy
Gwangju weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | -5°C / 24°F | 30 mm | 79% | 74% |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | -3°C / 26°F | 42 mm | 76% | 71% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 0°C / 32°F | 72 mm | 75% | 65% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 42°F | 118 mm | 75% | 68% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 51°F | 98 mm | 76% | 67% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 145 mm | 81% | 77% |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 249 mm | 87% | 79% |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 71°F | 244 mm | 85% | 71% |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 61°F | 155 mm | 83% | 65% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 89 mm | 80% | 58% |
| November | 14°C / 56°F | 3°C / 38°F | 64 mm | 80% | 66% |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | -3°C / 27°F | 40 mm | 80% | 74% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Gwangju?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gwangju →Other South Korea cities in August
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Gwangju in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Gwangju?
August is one of the wetter months in Gwangju, with about 244 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Gwangju in August?
Average highs are about 29°C (85°F) and average lows about 22°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gwangju in August?
Gwangju typically gets around 244 mm of rain in August — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gwangju (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.