When to go · Gapado
Gapado in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May (barley season), 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
- GapadoHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 9 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 Gapado, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 9
Apr: 9
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
April: Inside Gapado's best window: Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct.
Gapado: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings