Climate Insights for Gijang

Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
September
251mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gijang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1448mm of precipitation falls per year. Gijang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gijang 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 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 2° Feb Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Mar Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Apr Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° May Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jun Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Oct Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 10° Dec Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Gijang vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 44mm Feb Precipitation: 58mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 136mm May Precipitation: 106mm Jun Precipitation: 162mm Jul Precipitation: 207mm Aug Precipitation: 196mm Sep Precipitation: 251mm Oct Precipitation: 101mm Nov Precipitation: 58mm Dec Precipitation: 37mm
Precipitation

Gijang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1448mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 251mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 37mm. That's 214mm less than September, 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 26km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 23km/h Aug Wind Speed: 24km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 25km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Gijang is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h 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 25km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Gijang, which began on March 20, 2026. Gijang 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 334mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 566mm across the season with a monthly average of 189mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 409mm across the season with a monthly average of 136mm. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 138mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gijang 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
7 °C
26 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Feb
3 °C
9 °C
25 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
13 °C
26 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
16 °C
27 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
20 °C
24 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
162 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
26 °C
23 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
25 °C
25 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
20 °C
25 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
9 °C
24 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
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