Gwacheon
City in South Korea
Gwacheon is a city in South Korea with a population of about 85,000 as of 2024. Located 15 kilometers from Seoul, the city is known for hosting Seoul Grand Park and the Seoul Land amusement park.
What to see
The city is home to Seoul Grand Park and Seoul Land. These sites are located together, offering outdoor recreational space and amusement park facilities.
When to go
The mildest weather occurs in April, May, and October, when daily highs range from 16 °C to 21 °C and rainfall is moderate. Summers are warm, with daily highs reaching 28 °C in July and August, but these months are also the wettest, with up to 431 mm of rain over 18 days. Winters are cold, particularly in January, when daily lows drop to -9 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport, located 23 kilometers away.
Top sights in Gwacheon
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 431 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 1 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 24 | 27 | 52 | 82 | 111 | 147 | 431 | 354 | 188 | 54 | 53 | 23 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Gwacheon (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.