When to go · Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang in November
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches). Across South Korea: Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.
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
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches). Across South Korea: Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
- JanuaryGreatInside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
- FebruaryGreatInside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
- MayGreatInside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
Weather in November
- PyeongchangHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Gangwon mountains and east coast, South Korea · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangfine
Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pyeongchang, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Night low
Nov: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Nov: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 1
November: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches). Across South Korea: Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.
January: Inside Pyeongchang's best window: Dec–Feb for snow and skiing; May–Jun and Sep–Oct for hiking and the ranches.
Pyeongchang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings