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Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve

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International Dark Sky Reserve

Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve

North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Best timeMar–May & Oct–Nov
Set inNorth Gyeongsang, South Korea
In season~63°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

23–84°F
CurrencyKRW
LanguageKorean
TimezoneUTC+09:00
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Map showing the location of Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJan · 65%
WarmestAug · 84°F
WettestAug
Best windowMar–May & Oct–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Asia's dark-sky reserve, famed for fireflies and stars.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Seokguram
63 mi away
Haeundae Beach
105 mi away
Gwangalli Beach
105 mi away
Haeundae Doosan We've the Zenith
105 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve is March–May & October–November, in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

Where is Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve?

Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve is in North Gyeongsang, South Korea.

What is Yeongyang Firefly Dark Sky Reserve known for?

Asia's dark-sky reserve, famed for fireflies and stars.

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