When to go · Hampyeong
Hampyeong in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct). 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 Hampyeong's best window: Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct.
- MayGreatInside Hampyeong's best window: Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct.
- SeptemberGreatInside Hampyeong's best window: Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct.
- OctoberGreatInside Hampyeong's best window: Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct.
Weather in March
- HampyeongHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 9 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 Hampyeong, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Mar: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 9
Apr: 8 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Outside the best window (Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
April: Inside Hampyeong's best window: Late Apr–early May (Butterfly Festival), Sep–Oct.
Hampyeong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings