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

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

In September, Pyeongchang generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Pyeongchang in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 147 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Pyeongchang . May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, July 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 Pyeongchang climate page with graphs.

 

Pyeongchang , monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 147 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in South Korea in September

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

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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 Pyeongchang in September?

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 in September.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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