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Gunpo in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and heat), late Dec–Feb (cold, bare trails).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
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

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gunpo

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain and heat), late Dec–Feb (cold, bare trails).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • GunpoHighs 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 Gunpo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -3 °C (27 °F)

    Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 6 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • 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 and heat), late Dec–Feb (cold, bare trails).

April: Inside Gunpo's best window: Apr–May (azaleas and cherry blossom), Oct–Nov (autumn leaves, hiking).

Gunpo: 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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