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City Trips Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

October, May, September

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

0°C – 25°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Gyeongju?

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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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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.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gyeongju

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
45Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29
February
45Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
39
March
43Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
78
April
75Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°107
May
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°108
June
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°180
July
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°265
August
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 35Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°249
September
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
20°162
October
95Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
15°70
November
56Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
47
December
46Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22

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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The best time to visit Gyeongju for city trips is typically in October, May, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Gyeongju?

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Rainy season typically: June–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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