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Gapado in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
South Korea overall
Prices
Medium
South Korea overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Korea month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct). 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

Long-term averages
  • GapadoHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 9 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 Gapado, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 9

    Apr: 9

  • Crowds

    Dec: Medium

    Apr: High

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Apr: High

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Apr: 0

December: Outside the best window (Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.

April: Inside Gapado's best window: Apr–May (barley season), Sep–Oct.

Gapado: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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