SeasonMapGangneung weather in July
South Korea
July in Gangneung: warm, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Gangneung · #857 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gangneung climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 227 mm / 8.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gangneung in July
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.
Peak crowdsBeaches open, Summer break (yeoreum banghak) in South Korea, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(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).
Fair weatherGangneung's weather peaks April–June.
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What's on in Gangneung in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Beaches open
1 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallySummer season opensCrowdedGyeongpo, Gangmun and Anmok run lifeguards and beach bars for about eight weeks and the train from Seoul sells out most weekends. Outside those weeks the sand is empty and nothing on it is open. 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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Gangneung?
- July in Gangneung: warm, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Gangneung on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Gangneung in July?
- In July, Gangneung averages a daily high of 25.9°C and a low of 21.8°C, with about 227 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gangneung in July?
- Gangneung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in July.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — July
Within 300 km: Busan's Beaches officially open around 1 Jul – 31 Aug.