When to go · Gimje
Gimje in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- 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 start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. 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 March
- GimjeHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 8 days
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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gimje, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Night low
Mar: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 8 (better)
Apr: 9
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Outside the best window (Sep–Oct (Horizon Festival) and Apr–May for milder weather). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
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