When to go · Taebaek
Taebaek in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Taebaek's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice.
- JuneGreatInside Taebaek's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice.
- SeptemberGreatInside Taebaek's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice.
- OctoberGreatInside Taebaek's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice.
Weather in April
- TaebaekHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Taebaek, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Apr: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1
April: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice). Across South Korea: Cherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
January: Inside Taebaek's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Jan–Feb for snow and rime ice.
Taebaek: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings