Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Gangneung, South Korea in December
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gangneung, South Korea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December7°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Gangneung's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December38mm average rain
December is one of Gangneung's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.9 hours average sun
December is below Gangneung's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December13°C average sea
December is below Gangneung's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December34 weather score
December scores below Gangneung's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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