When to go · Dongducheon
Dongducheon in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 430 mm in July), Dec–Feb (down to -9 °C (16 °F)).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 430 mm in July), Dec–Feb (down to 16 °F (-9 °C)).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 430 mm in July), Dec–Feb (down to -9 °C (16 °F)).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 430 mm in July), Dec–Feb (down to 16 °F (-9 °C)).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- DongducheonHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 7 days
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 Dongducheon, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Dec: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °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: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 430 mm in July), Dec–Feb (down to -9 °C).
April: Inside Dongducheon's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Dongducheon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings