Climate Insights for Kimje

Gimje-si, Jeonbuk, South Korea

Hottest
August
31°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
July
230mm rain
Best to Visit
May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kimje is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1169mm of precipitation falls per year. Kimje receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kimje 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° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -3° Feb Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2° Mar Max: 12° Average: 7° Min: 3° Apr Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 8° May Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jun Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 18° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 4° Dec Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kimje vary considerably across the year, with a 34°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 -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 31mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 46mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 230mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 171mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 90mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kimje is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1169mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 230mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 31mm. That's 199mm less than July, 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 23cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Kimje is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 3km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kimje, which began on June 21, 2026. Kimje 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 -3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 208mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 528mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 111mm over the season and a monthly average of 37mm. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 13°
May 18°
Jun 22°
Jul 26°
Aug 27°
Sep 22°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Kimje is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°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 Kimje 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
3 km/h
31 mm
9 cm
Feb
-2 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
43 mm
4 cm
Mar
3 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
46 mm
4 cm
Apr
8 °C
18 °C
3 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
171 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
90 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
13 °C
3 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Dec
-2 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
36 mm
6 cm
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