Gyeongju
An open-air museum of a city where royal tombs rise like grassy hills between ordinary streets, a thousand-year-old observatory still the oldest of its kind standing in Asia, and temple bells cast well over a millennium ago still rung on special occasions.
The best time to visit Gyeongju is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F). Local time there is 07:52 (UTC+9).
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The year at a glance
March · high 58°F · rain 2.8in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Ulsan, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 45mm1.8in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| February | 9°C49°F | 37mm1.5in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 15°C58°F | 72mm2.8in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C65°F | 79mm3.1in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C74°F | 104mm4.1in | 14.0h14.0h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 183mm7.2in | 14.6h14.6h | |
| July | 28°C83°F | 339mm13.3in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| August | 30°C85°F | 260mm10.2in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| September | 25°C77°F | 267mm10.5in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C69°F | 54mm2.1in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 15°C60°F | 32mm1.3in | 10.2h10.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 8°C46°F | 31mm1.2in | 9.8h9.8h |
Good to know
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- Language
- Korean
- Driving
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When is the best time to visit Gyeongju?
The best time to visit Gyeongju is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (69°F).
How warm does Gyeongju get?
Typical daytime highs in Gyeongju are Mar–May 19°C (66°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 20°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Gyeongju expensive?
On the ground, Gyeongju is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Gyeongju good for?
Gyeongju is good for old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.