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Best time to visit · South Korea
On the climate data, the best time to visit Gyeongju is May and October, scoring up to 88/100 with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain in October. April, June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 41°F to 83°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 46.7 in (1187 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 41°F5°C | 45°F7°C | 53°F12°C | 62°F17°C | 71°F22°C | 76°F25°C | 81°F27°C | 83°F28°C | 76°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 56°F14°C | 44°F7°C |
| Avg low | 29°F-1°C | 33°F0°C | 38°F4°C | 47°F8°C | 56°F13°C | 64°F18°C | 72°F22°C | 74°F23°C | 67°F20°C | 57°F14°C | 45°F7°C | 33°F1°C |
| Rain | 1.4 in36 mm | 1.8 in45 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 5.0 in126 mm | 8.9 in226 mm | 7.6 in192 mm | 6.2 in158 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 1.8 in46 mm | 1.3 in34 mm |
| Humidity | 75% | 71% | 70% | 71% | 73% | 77% | 84% | 82% | 80% | 73% | 73% | 75% |
| Cloud | 55% | 60% | 57% | 58% | 62% | 73% | 73% | 66% | 67% | 54% | 51% | 52% |
| Comfort | 52 | 56 | 69 | 81 | 83 | 70 | 51 | 56 | 66 | 88 | 79 | 59 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 120 m (394 ft), close to Gyeongju's own ~49 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 41–45°F (5–7°C) and lows down to 29°F (-1°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain, 10% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January. Comfort scores bottom out in January; the season averages 56/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 53°F highs in March to 71°F by May. About 9.9 in (251 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (4°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 78/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 76–83°F (25–28°C). It's the wettest season, with about 21.4 in (544 mm) of rain, 46% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort scores bottom out in July & August; the season averages 59/100.
Temperatures slide from 76°F highs in September to 56°F by November. About 10.9 in (277 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 80%. October is among the best-scoring months (season average 78/100).
By comfort score: 4 Great, 3 Good and 5 Fair. Great months: April & May and October & November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Gyeongju is May and October, scoring up to 88/100 with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain in October. April, June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January and July & August, mainly because of rain.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 8.9 in (226 mm) of rain. December is the driest, with about 1.3 in (34 mm). The yearly total is around 46.7 in (1187 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C) and highs of 41°F (5°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 83°F (28°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 77% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 83°F (28°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January, bottoming out around 29°F (-1°C) in January.
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