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Gangwon-Do Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in March.

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Sokcho Pyeongchang Chuncheon Gangneung

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

What to Expect in Gangwon-Do in March

Gangwon-Do, South Korea 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 (50°F) in Sokcho to 12°C (54°F) in Wonju. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Wonju and 2°C (36°F) in Sokcho.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gangwon-Do, South Korea, 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 (1.8 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Gangneung with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Pyeongchang sees around 212 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Gangwon-Do in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gangwon-Do.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gangwon-Do

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do, South Korea?

Temperature range in Gangwon-Do (March)

Precipitation variation in Gangwon-Do (March)

Pyeongchang

In March Pyeongchang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
212 hours
226 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Pyeongchang →

Sokcho

In March Sokcho generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Sokcho →

Chuncheon

In March Chuncheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
167 hours
192 hours
215 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chuncheon →

Gangneung

In March Gangneung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
212 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Gangneung →

Donghae

In March Donghae generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
194 hours
212 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Donghae →

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

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gangwon-Do in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sokcho 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Pyeongchang 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Chuncheon 11°C (52°F) -1°C (30°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Gangneung 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Donghae 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Wonju 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Gangwon-Do weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in March?

Expect poor weather across Gangwon-Do, South Korea in March. The popular destination of Pyeongchang averages 10°C (50°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Gangwon-Do, South Korea in March?

Daytime temperatures in Pyeongchang peak at roughly 10°C (50°F) in March, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does Gangwon-Do, South Korea get a lot of snow/rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Gangwon-Do, South Korea. Pyeongchang averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gangwon-Do, South Korea?

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

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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