Sokcho weather in December (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

Is Sokcho a good destination in December, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Sokcho tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Precipitation

Sokcho in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 5 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sokcho. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sokcho climate page with graphs.

 

Sokcho, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Where to go in South Korea in December

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sokcho.

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