Weather in Gwangju — today
Now in Gwangju
⛅
+24°
Partly cloudy
Feels like +28° · humidity 87%
Fri 14.8: +28° / +23°
🕐 05:25
Wind
6 km/h
UV index
0
Air (AQI)
44 · Moderate
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
87%
Pressure
1006 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
05:51 / 19:22
👕 What to wear today
Warm — a T-shirt and light trousers or shorts.
☂️ Take an umbrellaFeels warmer by 4°
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Gwangju
Friday, 14 August, in Gwangju (South Korea): cloudy, light rain in places, warm. During the day the air will warm up to +28°, at night around +23°. Wind up to 6 km/h. High chance of rain — be sure to take an umbrella or a raincoat. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sun will rise at 05:51 and set at 19:22 — daylight lasts 14 hours.Hourly weather in Gwangju
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Gwangju for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Fri 14.8
🌦️
💧 78%
+23° +28°
Morning
🌦️
+25°
Day
🌦️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Today 15.8
🌦️
💧 83%
+24° +28°
Morning
🌤️
+25°
Day
🌦️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+24°
▶
Tomorrow 16.8
🌧️
💧 88%
+23° +28°
Morning
🌧️
+23°
Day
🌧️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Mon 17.8
🌦️
💧 85%
+25° +31°
Morning
🌦️
+27°
Day
🌦️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+25°
▶
Tue 18.8
🌦️
💧 71%
+23° +30°
Morning
🌦️
+26°
Day
🌦️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Wed 19.8
🌦️
💧 82%
+24° +31°
Morning
🌦️
+27°
Day
🌦️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+24°
▶
Thu 20.8
🌦️
💧 82%
+22° +32°
Morning
🌦️
+26°
Day
🌦️
+32°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Fri 21.8
⛈️
💧 79%
+23° +29°
Morning
⛈️
+25°
Day
⛈️
+29°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Sat 22.8
⛈️
💧 81%
+23° +32°
Morning
⛈️
+26°
Day
⛈️
+32°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Sun 23.8
⛈️
💧 73%
+25° +28°
Morning
⛈️
+26°
Day
⛈️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+25°
▶
Mon 24.8
⛈️
💧 55%
+25° +27°
Morning
⛈️
+26°
Day
⛈️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+25°
▶
Tue 25.8
⛈️
💧 59%
+25° +28°
Morning
⛈️
+26°
Day
⛈️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+25°
▶
Wed 26.8
⛈️
💧 50%
+25° +26°
Morning
⛈️
+25°
Day
⛈️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+25°
▶
Thu 27.8
⛈️
💧 44%
+23° +26°
Morning
⛈️
+24°
Day
⛈️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+23°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
0 / 100
comfort for running · Bad
🧴 UV
0%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
78%
likely · high
✨ Stars
33 / 100
evening visibility · So-so
🧺 Laundry drying
0 / 100
will dry outside · Bad
🚗 Car wash
1 / 100
better to wait · Bad
🌫️ Air quality
44
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 30PM10: 30O₃: 0NO₂: 74
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
19:22
Golden hour
18:47
Daylight
14 h (-2 min vs yesterday)
Gwangju climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+5°
-3°
Jan
+7°
-2°
Feb
+12°
+1°
Mar
+18°
+6°
Apr
+23°
+12°
May
+27°
+17°
Jun
+29°
+22°
Jul
+29°
+22°
Aug
+26°
+17°
Sep
+20°
+10°
Oct
+13°
+4°
Nov
+7°
-1°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +5° | -3° | 29 mm | Winter weather: about +5° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +7° | -2° | 36 mm | A cold month: +7° by day, long walks get uncomfortable. 🧣 a warmer jacket. |
| March | +12° | +1° | 63 mm | Cool: around +12° by day, you'll need a warm layer. It's a rainy month (63 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| April | +18° | +6° | 90 mm | A fresh month — +18° daytime, take a jacket for walks. Frequent rain (90 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| May | +23° | +12° | 103 mm | The most pleasant season: +23° by day, comfortable all day long. One of the wettest months (103 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| June | +27° | +17° | 165 mm | Warm and comfortable: +27° by day, +17° at night. It's a rainy month (165 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +29° | +22° | 258 mm | Gentle warmth — about +29° daytime, great walking weather. Frequent rain (258 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 😊 light summer clothing. Statistically the wettest month of the year. |
| August | +29° | +22° | 232 mm | A comfortable month: +29° by day without exhausting heat. One of the wettest months (232 mm): downpours can derail plans. 😊 light summer clothing. This is the hottest month of the year in Gwangju. |
| September | +26° | +17° | 135 mm | One of the best times to visit: +26° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (135 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| October | +20° | +10° | 57 mm | Ideal weather: +20° daytime — neither hot nor cold. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| November | +13° | +4° | 46 mm | Cool weather: +13° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| December | +7° | -1° | 30 mm | Cold: +7° by day, down to -1° at night — dress warmly. 🧣 a warmer jacket. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Gwangju
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: May, September, October
Daytime air+20…+26°
Precipitationoften
Why: comfortable +20…+26° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, June, July
Daytime air+5…+29°
Precipitationoften
Why: noticeable rain risk (29–258 mm/month) — pack an umbrella and backup plans.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: August, November, December
Daytime air+7…+29°
Precipitationoften
Why: cold and dark (+7…+29° by day, 10 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Gwangju is May, September, October, and the most comfortable months are May, September, October. The toughest months to visit are August, November, December: frequent rain.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+28°
Normal for August
+29°
Deviation
1° colder than normal
A year ago on this day
+31°
Record for this date
+37° (1952)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
Weather archive for Gwangju
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gwangju
What is the weather in Gwangju right now?＋
Partly cloudy, +24°, feels like +28°.
Will it rain in Gwangju today?＋
Yes: 78% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Gwangju?＋
Best time to visit — May, September, October.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Gwangju?＋
Sunrise 05:51, sunset 19:22.
Does it snow in Gwangju in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in January, February, December.
What is the climate in Gwangju by month?＋
Summers up to +29° in August, winters around -3° in January; the wettest month is July.
Is it cold in Gwangju in winter?＋
❄️ Cold, around zero and below. A warm jacket and a hat are a must; ice is common — you'll need non-slip shoes.