Question 1

Is Gangneung safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Gangneung, South Korea “safe”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Gangneung in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Gangneung averages about 22°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Gangneung?

Accepted Answer

Gangneung is warmest in Aug and driest in Dec; mild (18–28°C) months are Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	-1	1	5	12	16	20	23	24	19	14	8	2
Sea °C	10	9	9	12	14	18	22	24	22	19	16	13
Rain (days)	55	55	65	74	81	116	208	255	199	93	75	41

Gangneung, South Korea

Climate by month