Gyeongju weather in December (Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea)

Curious about the climate in Gyeongju this December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Gyeongju includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -1°C.

Precipitation

Gyeongju in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 190 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gyeongju, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Pohang, South Korea (26 KM, 16 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.

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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

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

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