Weather in March in Gangwon-Do
Thinking about venturing to Gangwon-Do this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 212 hours of sunshine in Pyeongchang . The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at March's conditions in Gangwon-Do, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gangwon-Do's yearly weather, check out our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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