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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

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gyeongsangbuk-Do on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.

Gyeongju
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
5°C 
181 hours 
41 mm 
6 days 
9°C 
-1°C 
190 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
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20°C 
10°C 
2,198 hours 
1164 mm 
99 days 
Climate in Gyeongju

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.

Andong
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
14°C 
2°C 
166 hours 
33 mm 
6 days 
7°C 
-3°C 
178 hours 
22 mm 
5 days 
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19°C 
8°C 
2,205 hours 
1048 mm 
95 days 
Climate in Andong

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.

Gumi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
15°C 
3°C 
182 hours 
36 mm 
7 days 
8°C 
-3°C 
191 hours 
23 mm 
6 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
20°C 
8°C 
2,277 hours 
1131 mm 
99 days 
Climate in Gumi

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.

Pohang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
15°C 
7°C 
181 hours 
45 mm 
7 days 
9°C 
1°C 
190 hours 
28 mm 
5 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
19°C 
11°C 
2,198 hours 
1164 mm 
99 days 
Climate in Pohang

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gyeongsangbuk-Do.

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