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

Curious about the December weather in Gangneung? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Gangneung typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Gangneung in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Typically around 5 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 191 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Gangneung in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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