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

How is the weather in Gyeongju in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Gyeongju generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.

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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

With around 190 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 55% *  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Gyeongju in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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