Climate Insights for Jumunjin

Gangneung-si, Gangwon, South Korea

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
August
228mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Jumunjin is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1252mm of precipitation falls per year. Jumunjin receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Jumunjin 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 76cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -5° Feb Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -3° Mar Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Apr Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jun Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Oct Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Nov Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 5° Dec Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Jumunjin 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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 207mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 228mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 204mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Jumunjin is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1252mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 228mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 36mm. That's 191mm 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 76cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Jumunjin 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 December, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/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 14km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Jumunjin, which began on June 21, 2026. Jumunjin 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 -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 203mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 537mm across the season with a monthly average of 179mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 397mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Expect around 46cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -1°
Feb
Mar
Apr 12°
May 17°
Jun 21°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 20°
Oct 14°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Jumunjin is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 75mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jumunjin 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
3 °C
13 km/h
36 mm
15 cm
Feb
-3 °C
5 °C
13 km/h
39 mm
20 cm
Mar
3 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
64 mm
26 cm
Apr
8 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
64 mm
2 cm
May
13 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
207 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
28 °C
8 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
18 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
18 °C
10 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
13 °C
12 km/h
51 mm
3 cm
Dec
-2 °C
5 °C
14 km/h
39 mm
11 cm
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