When to go · Guinsa
Guinsa in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).
- OctoberGreatInside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).
- NovemberGreatInside Guinsa's best window: Sep–Nov (autumn colors).
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Weather in March
- GuinsaHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Guinsa, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Sep: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Sep: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Mar: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Sep: 7
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Sep: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Sep: 1
March: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (autumn colors)). Across South Korea: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.
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