Sokcho in December

5.0out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 4°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.

4°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
6Rainy days (39 mm)
9:21 hDaylight
07:41Sunrise · 17:02 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 4°C
  • Some rain: about 6 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -3°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 (±3.2 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

1° -6° J 3° -4° F 8° 1° M 14° 7° A 18° 12° M 22° 17° J 25° 21° J 26° 21° A 22° 16° S 17° 10° O 10° 4° N 4° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-6°C43 mm 7– – 4.3
February 3°C-4°C41 mm 6– – 4.9
March 8°C1°C53 mm 9– – 5.5
April 14°C7°C73 mm 8– – 6.7
May 18°C12°C86 mm 8– – 7.4
June 22°C17°C98 mm 10– – 7.6
July 25°C21°C206 mm 15– – 6.5
August 26°C21°C200 mm 15– – 6.5
September 22°C16°C148 mm 11– – 7.3
October 17°C10°C71 mm 8– – 7.3
November 10°C4°C65 mm 8– – 6.1
December 4°C-3°C39 mm 6– – 5.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sokcho in December?

Daytime highs average 4°C and nights about -3°C.

When is the best time to visit Sokcho?

The best months are June, May, September, October.