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

Wondering what the weather is like in Pyeongchang during October? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Pyeongchang usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.

Precipitation

Pyeongchang in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Pyeongchang . May, June, September and October typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in South Korea in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Pyeongchang , we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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