Weather in December in Gyeongsangbuk-Do
Are you planning a trip a to Gyeongsangbuk-Do in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.For specific regional insights in Gyeongsangbuk-Do, refer to the map provided below.
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Gyeongju typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gyeongju enjoys approximately 190 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 Gyeongsangbuk-Do climate page.
Where to go in Gyeongsangbuk-Do in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Korea, check out our Gyeongsangbuk-Do's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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