When to go · Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Korea month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Weather in April
- PyeongchangHighs around 15 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Gangwon mountains and east coast, South Korea · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangfine
Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings