Best Time to Visit Gyeongju for City Trip – October Scores 95/100

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City Trips Potential

95/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, May, September

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0°C – 25°C

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The best time to visit Gyeongju for a city trip is October, May, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Gyeongju, October, May, September score highest on this page; March and January rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gyeongju

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	45Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	4°	29	7.2	60%	dry
February	45Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	39	7.2	61%	dry
March	43Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	78	8.6	60%	shoulder
April	75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	107	9.8	60%	shoulder
May	93Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	108	8.9	64%	shoulder
June	83Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	25°	180	11.4	72%	wet
July	56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.	24°	28°	265	13.9	78%	wet
August	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.	25°	28°	249	12.8	78%	wet
September	85Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	24°	162	10.7	76%	wet
October	95Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	15°	20°	70	6.3	69%	shoulder
November	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	47	6.9	65%	dry
December	46Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	7°	22	6	60%	dry

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Gyeongju

When is the best time to visit Gyeongju for city trips?

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October, May, September score highest for city trips in Gyeongju. The top month scores 95/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Gyeongju?

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Rainy season typically: June–September. September still score among the stronger months for city trips, so treat the wet season as a mixed period rather than a blanket rule-out. Compare the monthly score, rain and temperature together.