Seoul Weather in December

What's the weather like in Seoul (Seoul) in December 2024?

The climate in Seoul during December can be summarized as cold and dry.

December is in the winter in Seoul and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

Seoul weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.9°C 38.9°F
Nightly temperature -4.7°C 23.6°F
Average temperature -0.4°C 31.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 21 mm 0.8 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.1°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Seoul with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Seoul

Seoul average temperature in December

December rainfall

Seoul average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Seoul average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Seoul in December 2024.

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Seoul weather stats

Seoul weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: December 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 0.9°C 33.6°F
Wettest month: July 358mm 14.1ins
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