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Guinsa in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Medium; South Korea overall
Prices: Medium; South Korea overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSouth Korea month rating

Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). 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:

Weather in March

Long-term averages

GuinsaHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 6 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 Guinsa, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Mar: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Sep: 7
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Sep: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Sep: 1

March: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.

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

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