Jirisan National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in December.

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Gurye Hadong

Considering a trip to Jirisan National Park, South Korea this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Jirisan National Park in December

Jirisan National Park, South Korea is a region in South Korea. December in Jirisan National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

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

To explore the conditions in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 34 mm (1.3 in) in Gurye. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Gurye.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Gurye receives about 156 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Jirisan National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jirisan National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gurye)

January5°C (41°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jirisan National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jirisan National Park.

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 Jirisan National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Jirisan National Park, South Korea?

Temperature range in Jirisan National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Jirisan National Park (December)

Gurye

In December Gurye 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
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
156 hours
158 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Hadong

In December Hadong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
186 hours
184 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jirisan National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gurye 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Hadong 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Jirisan National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in December?

December in Jirisan National Park, South Korea brings poor weather. In Gurye, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

What is the average temperature in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in December?

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

Does Jirisan National Park, South Korea get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Not particularly. Gurye averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Jirisan National Park, South Korea.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Jirisan National Park, South Korea?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Jirisan National Park, South Korea with often poor weather in Gurye.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Gurye. On the other hand, the months of January, February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Jirisan National Park.

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