AI-generatedBaengnyeongdo at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 950 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Baengnyeongdo
Baengnyeongdo has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Baengnyeongdo is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Baengnyeongdo
The best time to visit Baengnyeongdo is from July to September. In August and September, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 229 mm of precipitation.
Baengnyeongdo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baengnyeongdo in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–19 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Baengnyeongdo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Baengnyeongdo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Baengnyeongdo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – September
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:4818:05
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:32–07:24 · evening 17:30–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:32 · evening 18:22–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Baengnyeongdo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 20° to 16°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 14° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 9° |
| Sea | 20° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Baengnyeongdo in October?
In October, Baengnyeongdo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min06:48 – 18:05
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %16 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %87 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Baengnyeongdo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Baengnyeongdo: score 79 against 35. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 6 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 22° |
| Sea | 18.1° | 24.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 hbetter | 6.1 h |
| Rainy days | 6better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 44 mmbetter | 196 mm |
| Muggy days | 1better | 29 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Baengnyeongdo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January2° · Sea 7° · 4.5 h
In January, Baengnyeongdo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 21 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in January30February3° · Sea 5° · 5.9 h
In February, Baengnyeongdo is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 19 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in February33March8° · Sea 6° · 7.0 h
In March, Baengnyeongdo is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in March31April13° · Sea 8° · 7.3 h
In April, Baengnyeongdo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in April32May19° · Sea 12° · 7.7 h
In May, Baengnyeongdo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in May52June23° · Sea 17° · 6.4 h
In June, Baengnyeongdo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in June64July26° · Sea 22° · 4.4 h
In July, Baengnyeongdo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 229 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in July79August27° · Sea 24° · 6.1 h
In August, Baengnyeongdo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 196 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in August77September24° · Sea 22° · 7.1 h
In September, Baengnyeongdo is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in September35October18° · Sea 18° · 7.0 h
In October, Baengnyeongdo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in October20November11° · Sea 14° · 4.9 h
In November, Baengnyeongdo is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in November17December4° · Sea 10° · 3.8 h
In December, Baengnyeongdo is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baengnyeongdo.
Baengnyeongdo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baengnyeongdo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 78 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 2° | −3° | 6.9° | 4.5 h | 5 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 30 | 3° | −2° | 5.4° | 5.9 h | 4 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 8° | 2° | 5.7° | 7.0 h | 4 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 13° | 6° | 7.5° | 7.3 h | 6 | 52 |
| MayMay | 32 | 19° | 12° | 11.6° | 7.7 h | 7 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 23° | 17° | 17.4° | 6.4 h | 8 | 96 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 26° | 20° | 21.5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 229 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 27° | 22° | 24.3° | 6.1 h | 12 | 196 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 24° | 18° | 22.3° | 7.1 h | 7 | 95 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 18° | 13° | 18.1° | 7.0 h | 6 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 11° | 6° | 13.6° | 4.9 h | 8 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 4° | −1° | 9.7° | 3.8 h | 8 | 31 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Baengnyeongdo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.0 – 19.5 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Baengnyeongdo ranges from 5.4 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.5 and 25.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.9° | 5.9° | 7.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.4° | 4.5° | 6.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.7° | 4.8° | 6.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.5° | 6.8° | 8.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.6° | 10.6° | 12.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 17.4° | 15.9° | 18.5° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 21.5° | 20.2° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 24.3° | 22.5° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 22.3° | 21.2° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 18.1° | 17.0° | 19.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 13.6° | 12.8° | 14.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.7° | 8.5° | 10.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Baengnyeongdo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Baengnyeongdo, 62 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Baengnyeongdo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Baengnyeongdo has about 6 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Baengnyeongdo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Baengnyeongdo
How breezy and how cloudy Baengnyeongdo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Baengnyeongdo typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jul, Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Baengnyeongdo: variable cloud, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Baengnyeongdo
How often the day gets hot in Baengnyeongdo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Baengnyeongdo has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Baengnyeongdo
Snow is possible in Baengnyeongdo, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Baengnyeongdo.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Baengnyeongdo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Baengnyeongdo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Baengnyeongdo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,730 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Korea
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW)
- Language
- Korean
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +82
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Baengnyeongdo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Baengnyeongdo vs Nampo
In October Nampo has the better holiday weather (score 43 vs 35). During the day Nampo is 2 °C warmer than Baengnyeongdo. The sea in Nampo is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Baengnyeongdo | Nampo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 43 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 20° |
| Sea | 18° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Apr – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
South Korea in October: the best places
In October, Baengnyeongdo ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Jinju23°91
- 5Gwangju22°90
- 6Mokpo22°19°90
- 7Daegu22°90
- 8Changwon22°22°90
- 31BaengnyeongdoThis page18°18°35
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Frequently asked questions about Baengnyeongdo
When is the best time to visit Baengnyeongdo?
The best time to visit Baengnyeongdo is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Baengnyeongdo?
The sea temperature in Baengnyeongdo ranges from 5.4 °C in February to 24.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Baengnyeongdo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Baengnyeongdo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Baengnyeongdo?
The wettest month is July with 229 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baengnyeongdo get?
Baengnyeongdo gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Baengnyeongdo in?
Baengnyeongdo is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Baengnyeongdo?
A nonstop flight from London to Baengnyeongdo takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,730 km.
When is typhoon season in Baengnyeongdo?
Baengnyeongdo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Baengnyeongdo?
Baengnyeongdo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 36, summer holidays 74, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 20.