When to go · Gangneung
Gangneung 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
- 6°C43°F / −2°C28°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- 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.
Weather in December
- GangneungHighs around 6 °C, lows around -2 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 43 °F, lows around 28 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Gangwon mountains and east coast, South Korea · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangcool
Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket