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Weather in March in Gangwon-Do

Planning a trip to Gangwon-Do this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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

Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. March in Gangwon-Do generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 10°C in Sokcho to 12°C in Wonju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Wonju and 2°C in Sokcho.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chuncheon with an average of 46 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Gangneung with 70 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Pyeongchang enjoys approximately 212 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

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

Where to go in Gangwon-Do in March

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Pyeongchang

In March Pyeongchang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°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
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
16°C 
4°C 
226 hours 
93 mm 
9 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Pyeongchang

Sokcho

In March Sokcho generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sokcho
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   February February
<<  
5°C 
-3°C 
50 mm 
8 days 
poor 
March March
10°C 
2°C 
57 mm 
8 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
77 mm 
8 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Sokcho

Chuncheon

In March Chuncheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
18°C 
5°C 
215 hours 
82 mm 
8 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Chuncheon

Gangneung

In March Gangneung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly 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 rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
226 hours 
86 mm 
8 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Gangneung

Donghae

In March Donghae generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly 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 rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   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 
April   >> April
>>  
16°C 
7°C 
226 hours 
78 mm 
8 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Donghae

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

Is March the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pyeongchang , March may not be the ideal time to visit Gangwon-Do.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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