Best time to visit South Korea in December
December is a less ideal time to visit South Korea — the country-average travel-comfort score is 54.7/100. The best months are October, May, April.
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Weather in South Korea in December
Typical weather across South Korea in December: average high 5.3°C, low -3.4°C, about 22.7 mm of rain, and 7.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Korea's cities, Busan has the best weather in December (score 60/100, December climate details).
| Metric | South Korea avg | Best city (Busan) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 54.7 | 60 |
| High / Low | 5.3° / -3.4° | 7.4° / -2.3° |
| Precipitation | 22.7 mm | 133.9 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 7.3 | 8.1 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit South Korea. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Korea.
When to visit South Korea in other months
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