Climate Insights for Yangyang International Airport

Yangyang-gun, Gangwon, South Korea

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
August
232mm rain
Best to Visit
May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yangyang International Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1201mm of precipitation falls per year. Yangyang International Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yangyang International Airport 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° Aug Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Dec Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yangyang International Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 35°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 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 19mm Mar Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 232mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 5mm Dec Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yangyang International Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1201mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 232mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 34mm. That's 198mm 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 69cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Yangyang International Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/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 Yangyang International Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Yangyang International Airport 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 -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 564mm across the season with a monthly average of 188mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 328mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 109mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 23°
Aug 24°
Sep 18°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Yangyang International Airport is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 74mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°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 Yangyang International Airport 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
-8 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
34 mm
14 cm
Feb
-6 °C
4 °C
16 km/h
40 mm
19 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
57 mm
17 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
70 mm
3 cm
May
12 °C
21 °C
15 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
24 °C
11 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Nov
2 °C
11 °C
15 km/h
62 mm
5 cm
Dec
-6 °C
3 °C
17 km/h
35 mm
11 cm
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