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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 climate of South Korea
  • 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

Temperature per month in South Korea

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in South Korea

Temperature per month in South Korea

Precipitation per month in South Korea

This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in South Korea.

Precipitation per month in South Korea

Snowfall per month in South Korea

This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters per month in South Korea.

Snowfall per month in South Korea

UV index per month in South Korea

This graph shows the average UV index per month in South Korea.

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 temperature in South Korea

Yearly total precipitation in South Korea

This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in South Korea.

Precipitation per year in South Korea

Yearly snowfall in South Korea

This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in South Korea, measured in centimeters.

Snowfall per year in South Korea

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.