When to go · Guinsa
Guinsa in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). 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
- GuinsaHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 6 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 Guinsa, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Dec: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 6 (better)
Sep: 7
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Sep: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Sep: 1
December: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
September: Inside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).
Guinsa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings