When to go · Gimje
Gimje in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather). 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:
- AprilGreatInside Gimje's best window: Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather.
- MayGreatInside Gimje's best window: Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather.
- SeptemberGreatInside Gimje's best window: Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather.
- OctoberGreatInside Gimje's best window: Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather.
Weather in December
- GimjeHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 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 Gimje, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Dec: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 7 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
April: Inside Gimje's best window: Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather.
Gimje: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings