Best Time to Visit Gyeongju for Backpacking – May Scores 89/100

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Backpacking Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, October, April

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0°C – 25°C

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The best time to visit Gyeongju for backpacking is May, October, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gyeongju

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	4°	29	7.2	60%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	39	7.2	61%	dry
March	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	78	8.6	60%	shoulder
April	77Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	107	9.8	60%	shoulder
May	89Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	108	8.9	64%	shoulder
June	75Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	180	11.4	72%	wet
July	62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	265	13.9	78%	wet
August	66Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	249	12.8	78%	wet
September	74Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	24°	162	10.7	76%	wet
October	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	20°	70	6.3	69%	shoulder
November	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	47	6.9	65%	dry
December	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	22	6	60%	dry