Weather in December in Gyeongsangbuk-Do
Planning a getaway to Gyeongsangbuk-Do this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Gyeongsangbuk-Do in December?
Gyeongsangbuk-Do is a region in South Korea. December in Gyeongsangbuk-Do generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Andong to 9°C in Pohang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Pohang and -3°C in Andong.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Andong with an average of 22 mm to low snow/rainfall in Pohang with 28 mm. In Gyeongju, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 190 hours of sunshine in Gyeongju. 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 December's conditions in Gyeongsangbuk-Do, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gyeongsangbuk-Do's yearly weather, check out our Gyeongsangbuk-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Gyeongsangbuk-Do?
Gyeongju
In December Gyeongju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Andong
In December Andong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gumi
In December Gumi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Pohang
In December Pohang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gyeongsangbuk-Do, in South Korea.
Is December the best time to visit Gyeongsangbuk-Do?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Gyeongsangbuk-Do with often unpleasant weather in Gyeongju.
Generally speaking, April, May and October provide perfect weather in Gyeongju. The weather in January, February, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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