Gangwon-Do weather in December
Considering a trip to Gangwon-Do this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do in December?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. December in Gangwon-Do generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Pyeongchang to 7°C in Donghae. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -0°C in Donghae and -7°C in Pyeongchang . December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Chuncheon with an average of 29 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Gangneung with 45 mm. Meanwhile, Pyeongchang enjoys close to 191 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Gangwon-Do for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In December Pyeongchang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sokcho
In December Sokcho generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chuncheon
In December Chuncheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gangneung
In December Gangneung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Donghae
In December Donghae generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.
Is December the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Gangwon-Do due to the typically poor weather in Pyeongchang .
On average, the best time to visit Gangwon-Do is in May, June, September and October with generally 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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