Climate Insights for Gimhae
Gimhae-si, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Gimhae is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 231 mm of rainfall. Gimhae 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -1°C.The climate in Gimhae is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 54.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.1 in of rainfall. Gimhae 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 30°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gimhae vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gimhae vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gimhae is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,378 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 28 mm. That's 203 mm 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.Gimhae is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.1 in. That's 8 in 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
Gimhae is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Gimhae is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gimhae 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gimhae based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.