When to go · Sokcho
Sokcho in November
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). 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:
Weather in November
- SokchoHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °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 Sokcho, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Nov: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Nov: Medium
May: High
Prices
Nov: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across South Korea: Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.
May: Inside Sokcho's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Sokcho: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings