Weather in October in Gangwon-Do
Thinking about venturing to Gangwon-Do this October 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 October?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. October in Gangwon-Do generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Pyeongchang . To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gangwon-Do in October, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Gangwon-Do, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hongcheon with an average of 55 mm to moderate rainfall in Gangneung with 92 mm.Average sunshine
The city Pyeongchang usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In October Pyeongchang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sokcho
In October Sokcho generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chuncheon
In October Chuncheon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gangneung
In October Gangneung generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Donghae
In October Donghae generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 October the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Gangwon-Do. Typically, the climate in Pyeongchang is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . The weather in January, February, March, July and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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