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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) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
South Korea overall
Prices
Medium
South Korea overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Korea month rating

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

Long-term averages
  • DonghaeHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), 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)

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -2 °C (28 °F)

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • 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

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