AI-generatedMokpo at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 1,255 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 48 m
Climate in Mokpo
Mokpo has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Mokpo is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mokpo
The best time to visit Mokpo is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 233 mm.
Mokpo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mokpo in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–23 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Mokpo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Mokpo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Mokpo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–9 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:3918:01
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:23–07:13 · evening 17:27–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:23 · evening 18:17–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Mokpo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 17°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sea | 21° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Mokpo in October?
In October, Mokpo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mokpo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:39 – 18:01
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mokpo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Mokpo: score 90 against 85. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90better | 85 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 14° |
| Sea | 19.4° | 14.5° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 5better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 61 mmbetter | 104 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mokpo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January6° · Sea 8° · 4.8 h
In January, Mokpo is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in January34February8° · Sea 6° · 5.7 h
In February, Mokpo is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in February54March12° · Sea 7° · 6.3 h
In March, Mokpo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in March84April18° · Sea 10° · 7.1 h
In April, Mokpo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in April85May23° · Sea 15° · 7.2 h
In May, Mokpo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in May78June26° · Sea 19° · 5.8 h
In June, Mokpo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 181 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in June56July29° · Sea 23° · 5.2 h
In July, Mokpo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 233 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in July51August30° · Sea 25° · 6.5 h
In August, Mokpo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 191 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in August79September27° · Sea 23° · 6.2 h
In September, Mokpo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 159 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in September90October22° · Sea 19° · 6.8 h
In October, Mokpo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in October69November15° · Sea 15° · 5.6 h
In November, Mokpo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in November32December9° · Sea 11° · 4.6 h
In December, Mokpo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mokpo.
Mokpo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mokpo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 96 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30 | 6° | −1° | 7.7° | 4.8 h | 7 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 8° | 0° | 6.1° | 5.7 h | 6 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 12° | 3° | 6.9° | 6.3 h | 8 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 18° | 8° | 10.1° | 7.1 h | 8 | 91 |
| MayMay | 85 | 23° | 14° | 14.5° | 7.2 h | 8 | 104 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 26° | 19° | 18.9° | 5.8 h | 10 | 181 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 29° | 23° | 22.5° | 5.2 h | 14 | 233 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 30° | 24° | 25.3° | 6.5 h | 14 | 191 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 27° | 19° | 23.2° | 6.2 h | 10 | 159 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 22° | 13° | 19.4° | 6.8 h | 5 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 15° | 7° | 15.1° | 5.6 h | 7 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 9° | 1° | 11.0° | 4.6 h | 7 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.81° N, 126.39° E · 48 m · Asia/Seoul
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mokpo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.5 – 20.8 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mokpo ranges from 6.1 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 23.6 and 26.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.7° | 6.3° | 8.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.1° | 4.9° | 7.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.9° | 5.7° | 7.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 10.1° | 8.8° | 11.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.5° | 13.5° | 15.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 18.9° | 17.8° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 22.5° | 21.3° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 23.6° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 21.7° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 19.4° | 18.5° | 20.8° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 15.1° | 14.0° | 16.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 11.0° | 10.0° | 12.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mokpo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Mokpo, 60 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Mokpo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mokpo has about 5 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mokpo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mokpo
How breezy and how cloudy Mokpo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mokpo typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul, Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Mokpo: variable cloud, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mokpo
How often the day gets hot in Mokpo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mokpo has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Mokpo
Snow is possible in Mokpo, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Mokpo.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Mokpo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mokpo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mokpo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 90
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Korea
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW)
- Language
- Korean
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +82
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Mokpo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Mokpo vs Haenam
In October the holiday weather in Mokpo and Haenam is about equally good (score 90 vs 91). During the day it is about as warm in Haenam as in Mokpo. The sea in Haenam is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Mokpo | Haenam |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jul – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Mokpo ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Suncheon22°21°91
- 4Jinju23°91
- 5MokpoThis page22°19°90
- 6Gwangju22°90
- 7Changwon22°22°90
- 8Daegu22°90
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Frequently asked questions about Mokpo
When is the best time to visit Mokpo?
The best time to visit Mokpo is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mokpo?
The sea temperature in Mokpo ranges from 6.1 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Mokpo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Mokpo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Mokpo?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 233 mm. The driest month is January with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mokpo get?
Mokpo gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Mokpo in?
Mokpo is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mokpo?
A nonstop flight from London to Mokpo takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,110 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Mokpo?
Mokpo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Mokpo?
Mokpo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 84, summer holidays 53, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 31.