Monthly climate guide
Gwangju weather in December
With highs near 6°C (43°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), December feels cold in Gwangju. Rainfall averages about 40 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 8°C cooler than November and 2°C warmer than January.
What stands out in December
- December is among Gwangju's three coolest months.
- Seasonally, December counts as early winter in Gwangju.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 64% less rain than Gwangju's average.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
Avg high
6°C
43°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
40 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
74%
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 December
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is December 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 December
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Gwangju in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Gwangju?
December is cool in Gwangju, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Gwangju in December?
Average highs are about 6°C (43°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gwangju in December?
Gwangju typically gets around 40 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
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.