🇨🇳 Beijing vs Gwangju 🇰🇷

Beijing, China vs Gwangju, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Gwangju is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 41 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇰🇷 Gwangju
Avg annual high18°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year65106
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇰🇷 Gwangju

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Gwangju warmer?

Gwangju is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Gwangju?

Gwangju is rainier — Beijing sees about 41 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Gwangju?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Gwangju is best around April, May, October.

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