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Weather in Annual in Gangwon-Do

Planning a journey to Gangwon-Do this Annual and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do in Annual?

Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. Annual in Gangwon-Do generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Pyeongchang at 1°C to cold in Donghae at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Donghae and -10°C in Pyeongchang . In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

To explore the conditions in Gangwon-Do in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In Annual, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Chuncheon with an average of 25 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Gangneung with 55 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Pyeongchang , marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Pyeongchang enjoys close to 200 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.

Where to go in Gangwon-Do in Annual

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gangwon-Do on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Korea, check out our Gangwon-Do's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in Annual for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?

Pyeongchang

In Annual Pyeongchang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pyeongchang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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16°C 
5°C 
2,230 hours 
1246 mm 
118 days 
1°C 
-10°C 
200 hours 
31 mm 
8 days 
poor 
4°C 
-7°C 
194 hours 
42 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Pyeongchang

Sokcho

In Annual Sokcho generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sokcho
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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16°C 
9°C 
1186 mm 
109 days 
3°C 
-5°C 
48 mm 
6 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
50 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sokcho

Chuncheon

In Annual Chuncheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chuncheon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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17°C 
6°C 
2,155 hours 
1288 mm 
109 days 
2°C 
-9°C 
166 hours 
25 mm 
7 days 
poor 
5°C 
-6°C 
167 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Chuncheon

Gangneung

In Annual Gangneung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gangneung
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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16°C 
9°C 
2,230 hours 
1312 mm 
110 days 
4°C 
-4°C 
200 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
194 hours 
58 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Gangneung

Donghae

In Annual Donghae generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Donghae
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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17°C 
9°C 
2,230 hours 
1217 mm 
110 days 
5°C 
-3°C 
200 hours 
52 mm 
6 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
194 hours 
54 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Donghae

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.

Is Annual the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?

In our opinion, Annual may not be the ideal time to visit Gangwon-Do due to the typically poor weather in Pyeongchang .

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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