Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
46°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Gwangju
South Korea · East Asia
Good sunshine. Cold weather is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
46°F
Lows around 30°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 5 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.6 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 26°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 44°F, easing to about 38°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning36°F
Rain9%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday45°F
Rain11%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon44°F
Rain9%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening38°F
Rain7%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 27 | 1.1 | 5 | 7.0 | 69 |
| Feb | 46 | 30 | 1.4 | 5 | 8.0 | 66 |
| Mar | 56 | 37 | 2.4 | 7 | 9.1 | 64 |
| Apr | 67 | 47 | 3.3 | 8 | 9.8 | 64 |
| May | 76 | 56 | 4.0 | 8 | 10.4 | 68 |
| Jun | 82 | 66 | 6.9 | 11 | 10.1 | 75 |
| Jul | 86 | 74 | 9.7 | 17 | 9.0 | 82 |
| Aug | 87 | 74 | 8.3 | 16 | 9.4 | 81 |
| Sep | 81 | 65 | 6.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 78 |
| Oct | 71 | 52 | 2.3 | 6 | 8.9 | 73 |
| Nov | 59 | 41 | 1.9 | 7 | 7.5 | 70 |
| Dec | 46 | 30 | 1.1 | 5 | 6.6 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology