Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across South Korea this December.
South Korea, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in December, ranging from 4°C (39°F) in Pyeongchang to 12°C (54°F) in Seogwipo. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Seogwipo and -7°C (19°F) in Pyeongchang . In December, it is winter.
Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of South Korea on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Seoul. That makes December a low month for South Korea.
Seoul sees nighttime lows close to -5°C (23°F) in December.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Seogwipo is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 12°C (54°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 6°C (43°F).
In our database, Pyeongchang is the chilliest city in December in South Korea. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 4°C (39°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -7°C (19°F).
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