Seoul weather in December (South Korea)
How is December weather typically in Seoul? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
The month of December in Seoul typically includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 5°C, cooling down at night to around -5°C.
Precipitation
Seoul in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 7 days of snow/rain this month.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Seoul. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Seoul climate page with graphs.
Seoul, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
-5°C
Max Temperature
5°C
Chance of Rain
24%
Precipitation
25 mm
Rainy days
7 days
Humidity
58%
Windspeed
7 km/h
Sunshine
163 hours
Percentage Sunshine
49%
Where to go in South Korea in December
Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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