Pyeongchang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Pyeongchang is located in an area with a temperate continental climate with rainfall throughout the year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pyeongchang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1246 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Pyeongchang can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 279 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 31 mm of snowfall, 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
Sunshine over the year
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. 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 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
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The best time of year to visit Pyeongchang in South Korea
During the months of May, June 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 279 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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