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South Korea Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Korea in February.

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Seoul Busan Jeju Seogwipo

Planning a getaway to South Korea this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Korea in February

February in South Korea generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Pyeongchang to 11°C (52°F) in Changwon. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Changwon and -7°C (19°F) in Pyeongchang .

For a closer look at conditions across South Korea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Ganghwa with an average of 28 mm (1.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Jeju with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Seoul as an example - it receives around 172 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in South Korea in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Korea.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Korea

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in South Korea?

Temperature range in South Korea (February)

Precipitation variation in South Korea (February)

Seoul

In February Seoul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
172 hours
199 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Seoul →

Busan

In February Busan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
188 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Busan →

Jeju

In February Jeju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
69 hours
105 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Jeju →

Seogwipo

In February Seogwipo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
154 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Seogwipo →

Incheon

In February Incheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
189 hours
218 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Incheon →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Korea in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Seoul 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Busan 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jeju 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Seogwipo 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Incheon 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Sokcho 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 50 mm (2 in)

South Korea weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Korea in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across South Korea in February. The popular destination of Seoul averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -5°C (23°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in South Korea in February?

In Seoul, the average daytime high in February is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does South Korea get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in South Korea. Seoul averages only about 30 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit South Korea?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit South Korea due to the typically unpleasant weather in Seoul.

On average, the best time to visit South Korea is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Seoul. On the other hand, the weather in January, July and August tend to be poor.

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