Hongcheon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Hongcheon. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August to a chilly 2°C (36°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 21°C (70°F) in August to around -8°C (18°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Hongcheon has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1257 mm (49 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Hongcheon shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 312 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 25 mm (1 in) of snowfall over 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Hongcheon Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Hongcheon offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (7.5 hours daily) and July (5.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Hongcheon.

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