When to go · Asan
Asan in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- AsanHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 7 days
- Jeju, South Korea · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasancool
Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Asan, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Dec: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 7 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Nov). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
April: Inside Asan's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
Asan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket