Climate Insights for Yanggu

Yanggu-gun, Gangwon, South Korea

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
July
266mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanggu is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1068mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 266mm of rainfall. Yanggu 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 54cm 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: -3° Min: -8° Feb Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 5° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Nov Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Dec Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6°
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Average
Min

Yanggu has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°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 -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 266mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 4mm Dec Precipitation: 29mm Snow: 13mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yanggu is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1068mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 89mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 266mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 27mm. That's 240mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Wind

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

Yanggu 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 April, 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 Yanggu, which began on June 21, 2026. Yanggu 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 -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 201mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 544mm across the season with a monthly average of 181mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 37cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 23°
Aug 24°
Sep 19°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Yanggu is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 83mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°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 Yanggu 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
2 km/h
27 mm
9 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
2 km/h
37 mm
15 cm
Mar
1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
44 mm
10 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
3 km/h
70 mm
4 cm
May
11 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
16 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
10 °C
2 km/h
49 mm
4 cm
Dec
-6 °C
2 °C
2 km/h
29 mm
13 cm
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