Skip to content
Voykit

When to go · Guinsa

Guinsa in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
5°C (41°F) / −3°C (27°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
South Korea overall
Prices
Medium
South Korea overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Korea month rating

Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). 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
  • GuinsaHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 6 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 Guinsa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    Sep: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -3 °C (27 °F)

    Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 6 (better)

    Sep: 7

  • Crowds

    Dec: Medium

    Sep: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Sep: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    Sep: 1

December: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.

September: Inside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).

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

What to pack

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

Build the full packing list for your trip →

Across South Korea in December →