Pyeongchang Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Pyeongchang is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in August to -10°C (14°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Pyeongchang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1246 mm (49 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Pyeongchang can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 279 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation spread across 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Pyeongchang Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Pyeongchang can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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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 Pyeongchang.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year