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Chuncheon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Chuncheon experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Chuncheon is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Chuncheon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1288 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Chuncheon can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 321 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 25 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Chuncheon Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Chuncheon experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.5 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.0 hours in July, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Wonju, South Korea (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Wonju, South Korea (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Forecast for Chuncheon

Sun   Jan 12
1°C | -16°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
3°C | -16°C
SW 3 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight snow

broken clouds and small chance of slight snow

Tue   Jan 14
5°C | -7°C
W 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Chuncheon in South Korea

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Chuncheon?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Chuncheon?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chuncheon?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chuncheon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chuncheon?
    July tops the wettest month list with 321 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chuncheon?
    January is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chuncheon?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.