Chuncheon, South Korea - Weather and Climate
Chuncheon, Gangwon-Do, South Korea experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year.
The city's weather can transition from warm
to cold periods.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details 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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chuncheon.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 57%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Chuncheon
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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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 321 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 225 hours of sunshine.
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