Climate Insights for Kosong

Goseong-gun, Gangwon, South Korea

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
August
226mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kosong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1223mm of precipitation falls per year. Kosong receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kosong 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -3° Feb Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Mar Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Apr Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jul Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 23° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Oct Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Nov Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kosong vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°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: 38mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 200mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 185mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kosong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1223mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 226mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 38mm. That's 188mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 47cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 19km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 15km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Kosong 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 December, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 20km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 17km/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 Kosong, which began on March 20, 2026. Kosong 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 194mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 521mm across the season with a monthly average of 174mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 386mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 33cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 12°
May 17°
Jun 21°
Jul 24°
Aug 25°
Sep 21°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Kosong is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 88mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°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 Kosong 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
-3 °C
4 °C
20 km/h
38 mm
11 cm
Feb
-1 °C
5 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
55 mm
11 cm
Apr
9 °C
16 °C
20 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
21 °C
19 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
23 °C
15 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
18 °C
17 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
87 mm
3 cm
Dec
-1 °C
5 °C
21 km/h
41 mm
9 cm
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