Jeollabuk-Do Weather in December

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

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Jeonju Gunsan Buan Namwon

Planning a getaway to Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea 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 to Expect in Jeollabuk-Do in December

Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea is a region in South Korea. December in Jeollabuk-Do generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Jeonju.

For specific regional insights in Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gunsan with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Buan with 48 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Jeonju gets approximately 165 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Jeollabuk-Do by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jeollabuk-Do — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jeonju)

January5°C (41°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November15°C (59°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jeollabuk-Do in December

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

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

Temperature range in Jeollabuk-Do (December)

Precipitation variation in Jeollabuk-Do (December)

Jeonju

In December Jeonju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
165 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Gunsan

In December Gunsan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
155 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Gunsan →

Buan

In December Buan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
155 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Namwon

In December Namwon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
156 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jeollabuk-Do in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jeonju 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Gunsan 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Buan 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Namwon 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Jeollabuk-Do weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea in December?

Expect poor weather across Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea in December. The popular destination of Jeonju averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea in December?

Jeonju averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

Does Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea get a lot of snow/rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea. Jeonju averages only about 35 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea due to the typically poor weather in Jeonju.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Jeonju. The weather in January, February, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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