SeasonMapGangneung weather in June
South Korea
June in Gangneung: hot, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Gangneung · #509 of 1383 destinations to visit in June · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gangneung climate normals — June
| Daytime high | 27°C / 80°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 69°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 111 mm / 4.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gangneung in June
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.
BusyGangneung Danoje, school holidays in 3 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).
Best weatherGangneung's weather peaks April–June.
June includes Gangneung Danoje.
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What's on in Gangneung in June
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Gangneung Danoje
25 May – 25 Jun · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedShamanic rites, mask drama and a huge open-air market on the Namdaecheon riverbed, timed to the fifth lunar month. It is the oldest festival in the country and the town books out for the main week. Source ↗
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Gangneung in June — FAQ
- Is June a good time to visit Gangneung?
- June in Gangneung: hot, rainy, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Gangneung on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Gangneung in June?
- In June, Gangneung averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 110.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gangneung in June?
- Gangneung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in June.