Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical Aug high
Gwangju
South Korea · East Asia
Gwangju is most comfortable in spring. Summers are warm and winters are cold. The wettest months are roughly July to August.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
24°F to 85°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
8.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.4 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
56%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 82°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
33%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 88°F
Rain30%
Cloud65%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 93°F
Rain40%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 92°F
Rain40%
Cloud68%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
evening80°F
Feels 88°F
Rain23%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology