When to go · Seogwipo
Seogwipo in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). 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
- SeogwipoHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Jeju, South Korea · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasancool
Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.
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 Seogwipo, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 9
Apr: 9
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
April: Inside Seogwipo's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Seogwipo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket