SeasonMapGangneung weather in April
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April in Gangneung: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Gangneung · #769 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gangneung climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 19°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sea temperature | 13°C / 55°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.3 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gangneung in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gangneung's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherGangneung's weather peaks April–June.
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What's on in Gangneung in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Spring wildfire weeks
1 Mar – 30 Apr · usuallySmoke seasonThe east-coast strip burns most springs, when a dry wind comes over the ridge and drives a fire down to the sea in hours. Evacuations and closed coastal roads are the usual shape of it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gangneung — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gangneung in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Gangneung?
- April in Gangneung: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Gangneung on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Gangneung in April?
- In April, Gangneung averages a daily high of 18.5°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 75.2 mm of rain over roughly 8.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gangneung in April?
- Gangneung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in April.
- Does it snow in Gangneung in April?
- Gangneung sees roughly 3.3 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — April
Within 300 km: Seoul's Cherry blossom around 28 Mar – 15 Apr, and Busan's Cherry blossom around 25 Mar – 10 Apr.