What is the weather like in Gangneung vs Seoul in August?

In August, Gangneung averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 248 mm of rain; Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.

Gangneung vs Seoul in August

Gangneung is the better pick in August — 72 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangneung is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Gangneung vs Seoul — August climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Gangneung	🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	34°C	36°C
Avg high / low	30° / 23°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	248 mm	244 mm
Rainy days	19	15
Humidity	84%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	55	93

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Gangneung 🇰🇷 South Koreasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best June72
Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best May54

Gangneung vs Seoul in August — FAQ

Is August better in Gangneung or Seoul?: Gangneung is the better pick in August — 72 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangneung is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Seoul is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gangneung vs Seoul in August?: In August, Gangneung averages 30°C high / 23°C low with about 248 mm of rain; Seoul averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 244 mm.