Gangneung weather in December (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Gangneung this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Gangneung typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 6°C, cooling off to about -1°C at night.

Precipitation

Gangneung in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. On average, there are about 5 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 191 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gangneung. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gangneung climate page with graphs.

 

Gangneung, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 191 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

* Data from: Pyeongchang , South Korea (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in December

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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