Weather in November in South Korea
Thinking about venturing to South Korea this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in South Korea in November?
November in South Korea generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Pyeongchang at 11°C to mild in Seogwipo at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Seogwipo and -0°C in Pyeongchang .
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Andong with an average of 33 mm to moderate rainfall in Gangneung with 75 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in Seoul. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at November's conditions in South Korea, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Korea's yearly weather, check out our South Korea climate page.
Where to go in South Korea in November
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in South Korea?
Seoul
In November Seoul generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Busan
In November Busan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Jeju
In November Jeju generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Seogwipo
In November Seogwipo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Incheon
In November Incheon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Korea.
Is November the best time to visit South Korea?
In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit South Korea due to the typically unpleasant weather in Seoul.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly perfect weather in Seoul. On the other hand, the months of January, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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