Average climate of South Korea
The climate of South Korea has an average yearly temperature of 20°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 5°C and rise to 31°C.
Annually, about 1455 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in South Korea. Additionally, about 12 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit South Korea is May. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit South Korea.
5 to 31°C
1455 mm
12 cm
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
- Precipitation: 1455 mm per year, averaging 121 mm per month
- Driest months: 28 mm in January, 33 mm in February and 36 mm in December
- Wettest months: 316 mm in July, 295 mm in August and 186 mm in September
- Snowfall: 12 cm per year
Climate table South Korea
The climate table for South Korea shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snowfall, and UV index per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 5 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -6 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 3 | -3 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 28 | 33 | 94 | 113 | 77 | 119 | 316 | 295 | 186 | 102 | 56 | 36 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 3,4 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 4,4 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperature per month in South Korea
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in South Korea
Precipitation per month in South Korea
This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in South Korea.
Snowfall per month in South Korea
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters per month in South Korea.
UV index per month in South Korea
This graph shows the average UV index per month in South Korea.
Yearly temperature in South Korea
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in South Korea, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total precipitation in South Korea
This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in South Korea.
Yearly snowfall in South Korea
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in South Korea, measured in centimeters.
Weather experiences in South Korea
The weather in South Korea is rated an average of 4,5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors.
It rained one day in that entire month.— This text has been automatically translated into English
5 days Seoul unforgettable, only very cold . It is definitely a beautiful country definitely recommended friendly people, and food good real Korean. You should make excursions. Good luck with the trip to South Korea— This text has been automatically translated into English
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Average weather in South Korea per month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in South Korea and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of South Korea, you can view the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.