Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Gyeongju in October
Gyeongju cools off: highs slip to 68°F (20°C), from 76°F in September, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 73%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 57°F (14°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (73 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Gyeongju's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 79/100.
- Comfort improves from 66/100 in September to 88/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Gyeongju in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Seokguram Grotto
Granite Buddha in a man-made cave grotto on Tohamsan, viewed behind glass.
Bulguksa Temple
UNESCO-listed 8th-century temple with stone stairways and two famous pagodas.
Hwangnidan-gil
Hanok-lined street of cafes, bakeries and casual restaurants near the tombs.
Why now October scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gyochon Hanok Village
Restored hanok village by Woljeonggyo Bridge, home of the Choi clan's historic house.
Cheomseongdae Observatory
7th-century stone tower, among the oldest surviving observatories in Asia.
Nearby in October
- Busan in October~47 mi · highs 69°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seoul in October~172 mi · highs 65°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Gyeongju in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Gyeongju?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends.
How hot is Gyeongju in October?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Gyeongju in October?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.7 in (1187 mm).
What should I pack for Gyeongju in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
Planning Gyeongju in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.