SeasonMapGangneung weather in October
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October in Gangneung: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Gangneung · #857 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gangneung climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 20°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 70°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gangneung in October
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 Coffee Festival, 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).
Fair weatherGangneung's weather peaks April–June.
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What's on in Gangneung in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Gangneung Coffee Festival
1–31 Oct · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedThe city trades on coffee and gives it a weekend in October at Anmok, where the beachfront roasters are why people drive over the pass the rest of the year anyway. 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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Gangneung?
- October in Gangneung: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gangneung on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Gangneung in October?
- In October, Gangneung averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 11.5°C, with about 148 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gangneung in October?
- Gangneung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in October.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — October
Within 300 km: Seoul's Autumn colour around 20 Oct – 10 Nov, and Busan's Busan International Film Festival on 6–15 Oct.