When to go · Gangneung
Gangneung in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / 1°C34°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
MixedSouth Korea month rating
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Weather in March
- GangneungHighs around 11 °C, lows around 1 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 52 °F, lows around 34 °F, rain on about 7 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 start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket