When to go · Donghae
Donghae in December
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- DonghaeHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Donghae, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Dec: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 4 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Dec: Medium
May: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0
December: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
May: Inside Donghae's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Donghae: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings