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Weather in February in Gangwon-Do

Considering a trip to Gangwon-Do this February 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 February?

Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. February in Gangwon-Do generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Pyeongchang to 6°C in Donghae. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Donghae and -7°C in Pyeongchang . In many areas in South Korea, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gangwon-Do, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chuncheon with an average of 34 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Gangneung with 58 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Pyeongchang enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.

Where to go in Gangwon-Do in February

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 February for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?

Pyeongchang

In February 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.

Pyeongchang
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
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-10°C 
200 hours 
31 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February February
4°C 
-7°C 
194 hours 
42 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
-2°C 
212 hours 
59 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Pyeongchang

Sokcho

In February Sokcho 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.

Sokcho
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
48 mm 
6 days 
poor 
February February
5°C 
-3°C 
50 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
57 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Sokcho

Chuncheon

In February Chuncheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate 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
<<   January January
<<  
2°C 
-9°C 
166 hours 
25 mm 
7 days 
poor 
February February
5°C 
-6°C 
167 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
11°C 
-1°C 
192 hours 
46 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Chuncheon

Gangneung

In February Gangneung 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.

Gangneung
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
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-4°C 
200 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
poor 
February February
5°C 
-3°C 
194 hours 
58 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
212 hours 
70 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Gangneung

Donghae

In February Donghae 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.

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
<<   January January
<<  
5°C 
-3°C 
200 hours 
52 mm 
6 days 
poor 
February February
6°C 
-2°C 
194 hours 
54 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
10°C 
2°C 
212 hours 
67 mm 
9 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 February the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Gangwon-Do with often poor weather in Pyeongchang .

Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . In contrast, January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gangwon-Do.

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