Climate Insights for Changnyeong

The climate in Changnyeong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1229mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 228mm of rainfall. Changnyeong 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Temperatures in Changnyeong 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 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Changnyeong is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1229mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 228mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 21mm. That's 207mm 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 11cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Changnyeong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Changnyeong, which began on June 21, 2026. Changnyeong 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Changnyeong is during May, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Changnyeong 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.