South Korea weather in March
Planning a journey to South Korea this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Korea in March?
March in South Korea generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Anmyeon at 9°C to moderate in Changwon at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Changwon and 3°C in Anmyeon.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ganghwa with an average of 35 mm to high rainfall in Seogwipo with 101 mm. Meanwhile, Seoul enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Korea in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Korea climate page.
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Average weather in Seoul
In March Seoul generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Busan
In March Busan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jeju
In March Jeju generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Seogwipo
In March Seogwipo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Incheon
In March Incheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Korea.
Is March the best time to visit South Korea?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Seoul, March may not be the ideal time to visit South Korea.
Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Seoul. On the other hand, the weather in January, July, August and December tend to be poor.
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