Climate Insights for Gyeongju

The climate in Gyeongju is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1211mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 213mm of rainfall. Gyeongju is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperatures in Gyeongju vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Gyeongju is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1211mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 213mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 26mm. That's 187mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 9cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Gyeongju is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/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 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Gyeongju, which began on June 21, 2026. Gyeongju 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Gyeongju is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°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 Gyeongju 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.