When to go · Gyeongju
Gyeongju in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 8°C46°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Korea month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Weather in December
- GyeongjuHighs around 8 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 46 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 5 days
- Busan and south-east coast, South Korea · Busan, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Ulsancool
Milder winters than Seoul, rarely below freezing; typhoons most likely Aug–Sep and ferries to Japan stop when they pass.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket