When to go · Jangheung
Jangheung in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October)). 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:
- MayGreatInside Jangheung's best window: Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October).
- JuneGreatInside Jangheung's best window: Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October).
- JulyGreatInside Jangheung's best window: Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October).
- AugustGreatInside Jangheung's best window: Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October).
Weather in December
- JangheungHighs around 8.8 °C (48 °F), lows around -2.4 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 48 °F (8.8 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2.4 °C), rain on about 8 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 Jangheung, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 8.8 °C (48 °F)48 °F (8.8 °C)
May: 23.6 °C (74 °F)74 °F (23.6 °C)
Night low
Dec: -2.4 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2.4 °C)
May: 11.3 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11.3 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 8 (better)
May: 9
Crowds
Dec: Medium
May: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0
December: Outside the best window (Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
May: Inside Jangheung's best window: Late May–early Jul, Aug–late Sep (check October).
Jangheung: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings