Climate Insights for Hwadae

The climate in Hwadae is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 853mm of precipitation falls per year. Hwadae receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hwadae is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Hwadae vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Hwadae is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 853mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 192mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 30mm. That's 161mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Hwadae is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Hwadae, which began on March 20, 2026. Hwadae is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Hwadae is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hwadae based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.