The climate of South Korea
What is the climate like in 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 7°C and rise to 31°C.
Annually, about 1161 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in South Korea. Additionally, about 7,5 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit South Korea is April, May and October. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit South Korea.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 7 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 8 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 19 | 27 | 63 | 88 | 78 | 107 | 233 | 245 | 154 | 79 | 37 | 31 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 2,5 | 1,3 | 2,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 0,9 |
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- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Rainfall: 1161 mm per year, averaging 97 mm by month
- Driest months: 19 mm in January, 27 mm in February and 31 mm in December
- Wettest months: 245 mm in August, 233 mm in July and 154 mm in September
- Snowfall: 7,5 cm per year
Climate table South Korea
The climate table for South Korea shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 7 | 9 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 8 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -5 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 19 | 27 | 63 | 88 | 78 | 107 | 233 | 245 | 154 | 79 | 37 | 31 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 2,5 | 1,3 | 2,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 0,9 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperature by month in South Korea
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in South Korea
Rainfall by month in South Korea
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in South Korea.
Snowfall by month in South Korea
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in South Korea.
UV index by month in South Korea
This graph shows the average UV index by 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 rainfall in South Korea
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall 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
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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 by 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, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.