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Chuncheon weather & best time to visit

City break

Chuncheon at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Sunshine a year
2,140 h
Rain a year
1,301 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
92 m

Climate in Chuncheon

Chuncheon has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Chuncheon is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Chuncheon

The best time to visit Chuncheon is from April to June and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 331 mm.

Chuncheon through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Chuncheon in spring

Mar – May

74

Good

  • 12–24 °C by day
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 24 rainy days in all

Chuncheon in summer

Jun – Aug

53

Fair

  • 28–30 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 43 rainy days in all

Chuncheon in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

  • 11–26 °C by day
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Chuncheon in winter

Dec – Feb

38

Poor

  • 2–6 °C by day
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – May, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul – Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Jan

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chuncheon for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

85

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – June, September – October

October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season

Good forSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 19°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 14°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

06:3617:53

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 06:20–07:12 · evening 17:18–18:09
Blue hour
Morning 06:10–06:20 · evening 18:09–18:20

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 Chuncheon compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 23° at the start of the month to 15° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high23°15°
Night-time low11°4°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Chuncheon in October?

In October, Chuncheon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 17 min06:36 – 17:53
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %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 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Chuncheon

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Chuncheon (score 85 and 85). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.

October vs April, Chuncheon
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score8585
Daytime high20°19°
Night-time low8°5°
Sunshine5.8 h7.0 hbetter
Rainy days6better8
Rainfall62 mmbetter83 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Chuncheon month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

38January2° · 5.5 h

In January, Chuncheon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 22 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in January
41February6° · 6.2 h

In February, Chuncheon is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in February
54March12° · 6.4 h

In March, Chuncheon is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in March
85April19° · 7.0 h

In April, Chuncheon is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in April
84May24° · 7.3 h

In May, Chuncheon is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in May
73June28° · 6.8 h

In June, Chuncheon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 140 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in June
42July29° · 4.7 h

In July, Chuncheon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 331 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in July
44August30° · 5.4 h

In August, Chuncheon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 263 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in August
79September26° · 5.8 h

In September, Chuncheon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in September
85October20° · 5.8 h

In October, Chuncheon is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in October
47November11° · 4.7 h

In November, Chuncheon is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in November
34December4° · 4.8 h

In December, Chuncheon is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 25 mm; on about 2 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chuncheon.

Chuncheon in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Chuncheon

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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (21°). 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 69 days a year, mostly from July to August.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 20°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan382°−9°5.5 h422
FebruaryFeb416°−7°6.2 h427
MarchMar5412°−1°6.4 h747
AprilApr8519°5°7.0 h883
MayMay8424°11°7.3 h9104
JuneJun7328°17°6.8 h10140
JulyJul4229°21°4.7 h17331
AugustAug4430°21°5.4 h16263
SeptemberSep7926°15°5.8 h9148
OctoberOct8520°8°5.8 h662
NovemberNov4711°1°4.7 h749
DecemberDec344°−7°4.8 h525

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

37.87° N, 127.73° E · 92 m · Asia/Seoul

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Chuncheon

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,140 hours
Sunniest month
May · 7.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.8 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 51 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Chuncheon, 51 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Chuncheon: 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.

Per year
1,301 mm on 101 days
Wettest month
Jul · 331 mm
Driest month
Jan · 22 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 62 mm

In October, Chuncheon has about 6 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Chuncheon

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 Chuncheon

How breezy and how cloudy Chuncheon 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.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Chuncheon typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Dec · 41 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 5.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Chuncheon: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Chuncheon

How often the day gets hot in Chuncheon (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
40 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 20 °C

In October, Chuncheon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Chuncheon

Snow is possible in Chuncheon, 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 days a year
7 days
Fresh snow a year
26 cm
Snow possible
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Chuncheon.

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 Chuncheon

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Chuncheon 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.

Chuncheon has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    76

    Good

    • 17 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    82

    Excellent

    • 25 °C by day
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    43

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 16 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    85

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    36

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 11 h 10 min
Distance
8,880 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.

Storm season

Chuncheon 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Chuncheon vs Seoul

In October the holiday weather in Chuncheon and Seoul is about equally good (score 85 vs 88). During the day Seoul is 1 °C warmer than Chuncheon. Seoul gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Chuncheon vs Seoul, in October
in OctoberChuncheonSeoul
Holiday weather score8588
Daytime high20°21°
Sunshine6 h7 h
Rainy days66
Best timeApr – Jun, Sep – OctApr – Jun, Sep – Oct

Through the year

OctoberChuncheon 20°Seoul 21°
ChuncheonSeoul
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Ranking

South Korea in October: the best places

In October, Chuncheon ranks 21 of 28 destinations in this country.

  1. Yeosu22°21°92
  2. 2Suncheon22°21°91
  3. 3Daegu22°90
  4. 4Changwon22°22°90
  5. 5Gwangju22°90
  6. 6Busan23°22°90
  7. 7Mokpo22°19°90
  8. 8Suwon21°89
  9. 21ChuncheonThis page20°85
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Chuncheon's – good alternatives.

  1. 85 % similar88PyongyangNorth Korea19°Best time: Apr – May, Sep – Oct
  2. 82 % similar89AndongSouth Korea21°Best time: Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
  3. 82 % similar89DaejeonSouth Korea21°Best time: Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
  4. 77 % similar89JeonjuSouth Korea22°Best time: Apr – May, Sep – Oct

Frequently asked questions about Chuncheon

When is the best time to visit Chuncheon?

The best time to visit Chuncheon is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Chuncheon?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.

When does it rain most in Chuncheon?

Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 331 mm. The driest month is January with 22 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Chuncheon get?

Chuncheon gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.3 hours a day; in July there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Chuncheon in?

Chuncheon is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Chuncheon?

A nonstop flight from London to Chuncheon takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,880 km.

When is typhoon season in Chuncheon?

Chuncheon 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 Chuncheon?

Chuncheon has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 82, summer holidays 43, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 36.