When to go · Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 8°C46°F / −3°C27°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
MixedSouth 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: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Weather in March
- PyeongchangHighs around 8 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 46 °F, lows around 27 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Gangwon mountains and east coast, South Korea · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangcool
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
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket