Weathering of wooden temples is attributable to temperature and humidity. Here, we explore the microclimatic characteristics of a traditional Korean temple; we measured temperature, relative humidity, wind velocity, and wind direction at one internal and five external points in/near Silsang Temple. Both the temperature and humidity varied by season. The internal and external daily temperature ranges were most similar in autumn, followed by spring, winter, and summer. The relative humidity inside was 40% greater (compared to outside) in spring and winter, but not in summer and autumn. Wind velocity variations within the temple were significant in certain seasons. Neither the outside temperature nor internal relative humidity was greatly affected by location. Correlations were evident between the outside temperature and relative humidity.
Keywords: Relative humidity; Temperature; Wind direction; Wind velocity; Wooden temples.