The best time to visit Gangneung is May–June and October. The rainiest month is July (12 rainy days), the hottest is August (high 29°C (84°F)) and the coldest is January (high 5°C (42°F)).
Red: daytime high · Blue: night low · Bars: rainy days per month (°C)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rainy days | Rain mm | Sea | Trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5° | -3° | 4 | 43 | 11° | Good |
| Feb | 7° | -1° | 4 | 48 | 10° | Good |
| Mar | 12° | 3° | 6 | 66 | 10° | Good |
| Apr | 18° | 9° | 7 | 81 | 12° | Great |
| May | 23° | 14° | 6 | 77 | 15° | Great |
| Jun | 26° | 18° | 8 | 118 | 19° | Great |
| Jul | 29° | 22° | 12 | 243 | 22° | Great |
| Aug | 29° | 22° | 12 | 285 | 25° | Great |
| Sep | 25° | 17° | 10 | 254 | 23° | Great |
| Oct | 20° | 12° | 6 | 133 | 20° | Great |
| Nov | 14° | 6° | 5 | 75 | 17° | Good |
| Dec | 8° | 0° | 3 | 35 | 14° | Good |
Highlighted rows are the best months. Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain.
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| Time zone | Korea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving |
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| Power | 220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets |
| Money | Korean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere |
| Entry | Visa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice |
Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 105, 1996–2025 daily records. Sea temperature: ERA5 (Copernicus), daily mean just offshore. How we calculate