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    South Korea climate 2025

    Asia

    South Korea climate 2025

    Overview: South Korea
    South Korea in general has a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 8 °C (47 °F) in January to 29 °C (85 °F) in August. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 24 °C (75 °F), the lowest in January with 2 °C (36 °F). The highest sea temperatures in South Korea are in August with 27 °C (80 °F) and the lowest in March with 14 °C (57 °F). The least rainy month in South Korea is October with its 6 days of rain, the rainiest month is August, when it rains 13 days.
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    South Korea in general has a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 8 °C (47 °F) in January to 29 °C (85 °F) in August. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in August with 24 °C (75 °F), the lowest in January with 2 °C (36 °F). The highest sea temperatures in South Korea are in August with 27 °C (80 °F) and the lowest in March with 14 °C (57 °F). The least rainy month in South Korea is October with its 6 days of rain, the rainiest month is August, when it rains 13 days.

    When is the best time to go to South Korea?

    The best time to visit South Korea is between July and September. During this period, temperatures are between 26 °C (79 °F) - 29 °C (85 °F), night temperatures are between 20 °C (68 °F) - 24 °C (75 °F), rainfall averages 12 days per month, and 7 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 24 °C (75 °F) to 27 °C (80 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is September - October.

    When is the hottest sea in South Korea?

    The highest sea temperatures in South Korea could be expected between August - September. During these months the sea temperature reaches 25 °C (77 °F) - 27 °C (80 °F).

    What month has the lowest rainfall in South Korea?

    It rains the least in South Korea in the months of October - November, when it rains on average 7 days per month and 74 mm (2.89 in) of precipitation falls, which is still a number that prevents calling this a wet season.

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    What time of year are the highest night temperatures in South Korea?

    The highest night temperatures in South Korea occur in the months of July - August. During this time the night temperatures are between 23 °C (73 °F) - 24 °C (75 °F).

    Which months have the highest daily temperature in South Korea?

    The hottest month in South Korea is August with a temperature of 29 °C (85 °F). The period with the highest daytime temperatures is in South Korea during July - August. The temperatures range at this time between 28 °C (83 °F) - 29 °C (85 °F).

    Is it freezing a lot in South Korea?

    Yes, it can freeze at night in South Korea during these months: January - February, but the frosts can also be very rare or may not happen at all.

    Which month is the sunniest in South Korea?

    The period, which is the sunniest in South Korea, is in the months of July - September, when there is an average of 7 sun hours per day.

    What is the humidity in South Korea?

    Generally, South Korea belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It ranges from 68 % to 86 %. The most humid months are June - August and the least humid are January - March.

    Is it windy in South Korea?

    South Korea is a destination with rather light or moderate winds. The months with the strongest wind are December - January, weakest wind months are July - September.

    What is the least cloudy season in South Korea?

    The least cloudy months in South Korea are September - November, when the cloud cover is on average only 47 %.

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