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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Pyeongchang this December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Pyeongchang tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 4°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -7°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Pyeongchang in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 8 days with snow/rain.

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 Pyeongchang . May, June, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pyeongchang , monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 191 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

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

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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