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North Gyeongsang

Region · 🇰🇷 South Korea
Population 2,546,960
Area 18,619 km²
Time zone Asia/Seoul
Official website www.gb.go.kr/eng/main/main.jsp
North Gyeongsang

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Gyeongsangbuk-do Essentials

Gyeongsangbuk-do serves as the historical heart of South Korea, encompassing the Silla Dynasty capital of Gyeongju and several UNESCO World Heritage sites. The region features architectural landmarks like the 8th-century Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa’s stone pagodas, alongside the spiritual centers of Haeinsa and Beopjusa. From the rugged peaks of Tohamsan to the traditional wooden houses of Andong Folk Village and the bustling seafood stalls of Pohang’s Jukdo Market, the province preserves centuries of Buddhist art, Confucian scholarship, and coastal commerce.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -9°–10°
  • -3° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 2°) · extremes -7°–14°
  • -1° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes -2°–19°
  • 3° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 13°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 9°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 26° · extremes 14°–31°
  • 18° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 20°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 20°–34°
  • 23° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° · extremes 15°–30°
  • 19° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–25°
  • 13° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–20°
  • 6° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -7°–13°
  • -1° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
South Korean Won KRW ₩ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Korean
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+82
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
North Gyeongsang
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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