Gangneung in December
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
5Rainy days (36 mm)
9:24 hDaylight
07:39Sunrise · 17:03 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -9°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| February | 3°C | -7°C | 45 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 8°C | -1°C | 67 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 82 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 20°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 23°C | 16°C | 121 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 25°C | 20°C | 218 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| August | 26°C | 20°C | 229 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 22°C | 14°C | 186 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 17°C | 8°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 10°C | 2°C | 62 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 3°C | -6°C | 36 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gangneung in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Gangneung?
The best months are May, June, October, September.