Best time to visit Gyeongju

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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.

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Recent · 2020-2024
Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)
Day · avg daily high (?)
Night · avg overnight low (?)
UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)
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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher
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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)
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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher
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May 9/10 feels 23°C · HCI 89/100
Day 24° · Night 13° 47% humidity 18 km/h wind 9 rain days (100h) 223h sun
Thermal 10
Sky 9
Rain 8
Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.

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Tours in Gyeongju

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  1. 1Private Gyeongju UNESCO Highlights Tour with Local Ryan5.00★ (1)4h 30mfrom $165🔥 Selling fast
  2. 2Hidden Buddhist Trails of Gyeongju – Namsan Hike with Ryan5.00★ (2)4hfrom $132🔥 Selling fast
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  4. 4Gyeongju: Ancient Capital Secrets & Hidden Gems Private Tour5.00★ (2)from $73🔥 Selling fast
  5. 5Gyeongju: Official Walking Tour with Gyeongju Official Docents5.00★ (1)30mfrom $5🔥 Selling fast
  6. 6The Heart of Gyeongju: 4-Hour Private Tour with a Local guide5.00★ (7)4h 30mfrom $138

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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Gyeongju (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Gyeongju's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

Month-by-month

Month Temp °C Feels °C Rain days Rain h Rain h/day Humidity Wind km/h Sun h UV Interest Score
Jan -2–6 2 5 66 13.2 46% 20 173 2 Quiet 5
Feb 0–9 5 6 78 13.0 47% 19 165 3 Quiet 6
Mar 3–15 11 6 80 13.3 47% 19 193 4 Quiet 7
Apr 8–19 17 7 79 11.3 45% 19 206 5 Quiet 8
May 13–24 23 9 100 11.1 47% 18 223 6 Quiet 9
Jun 19–28 29 12 137 11.4 57% 16 204 6 Quiet 7
Jul 23–29 33 19 243 12.8 72% 15 187 7 Quiet 2
Aug 23–31 35 17 214 12.6 71% 16 211 7 Busy 2
Sep 19–26 28 14 185 13.2 72% 17 165 5 Busy 6
Oct 11–20 19 7 73 10.4 60% 16 189 4 Busy 9
Nov 5–15 12 4 40 10.0 53% 18 183 3 Peak 8
Dec -2–7 2 2 23 11.5 45% 21 189 2 Peak 6

UV Index in Gyeongju by Month

UV index in Gyeongju peaks at 7 (high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August have high UV — SPF 30+ and sunglasses recommended.

Best months in detail

May

9/10

13–24°C (feels 23°C) · 9 rain days (100h) · 223 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)

October

9/10

11–20°C (feels 19°C) · 7 rain days (73h) · 189 sun hours · 60% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)

April

8/10

8–19°C (feels 17°C) · 7 rain days (79h) · 206 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)

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January

5/10

-2–6°C (feels 2°C) · 5 rain days (66h) · 173 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)

February

6/10

0–9°C (feels 5°C) · 6 rain days (78h) · 165 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

March

7/10

3–15°C (feels 11°C) · 6 rain days (80h) · 193 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)

June

7/10

19–28°C (feels 29°C) · 12 rain days (137h) · 204 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

July

2/10

23–29°C (feels 33°C) · 19 rain days (243h) · 187 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)

August

2/10

23–31°C (feels 35°C) · 17 rain days (214h) · 211 sun hours · 71% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

September

6/10

19–26°C (feels 28°C) · 14 rain days (185h) · 165 sun hours · 72% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

November

8/10

5–15°C (feels 12°C) · 4 rain days (40h) · 183 sun hours · 53% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

December

6/10

-2–7°C (feels 2°C) · 2 rain days (23h) · 189 sun hours · 45% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)

Frequently asked questions about visiting Gyeongju

When is the best time to visit Gyeongju?

May is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–24°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, October, April.

What is the worst time to visit Gyeongju?

August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–31°C (17 rainy days).

Is Gyeongju too hot in summer?

2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.

When are crowds lowest in Gyeongju?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Which months in Gyeongju have good weather but fewer tourists?

May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and April (climate 8/10, crowd index 4) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

What is the UV index in Gyeongju by month?

UV peaks at 7 (high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 6, Jul 7, Aug 7, Sep 5, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2.

What is the UV index in Gyeongju in July?

July is the peak UV month in Gyeongju, with a daily-peak UV index of 7 (high). Apply SPF 30+, wear sunglasses, and seek shade during midday hours.

How high can UV get in Gyeongju on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.

Is air quality in Gyeongju bad for travelers?

PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 27 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 46 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.