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

Looking to travel to Gangneung in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Gangneung generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C.

Gangneung in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of snow/rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 194 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, February 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 February

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

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

Where to go in South Korea in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 February?

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 February.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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