SeasonMapSouth Korea in February
February is South Korea's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 10 destinations average 62/100, led by Pyeongchang at 71 — 0°C and 5 rainy days — while Busan is warmer at 7°C and scores 69.
#8 of 12 months for South Korea · 10 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in South Korea in February
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyeongchang | Ski resort | 0°C | 34 mm · 5 days | 71 tier B | Yes |
| 2 | Busan | City | 7°C | 49 mm · 5 days | 69 tier C | — |
| 3 | Daegu | City | 5°C | 33 mm · 4 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 4 | Gyeongju | City | 4°C | 38 mm · 5 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 5 | Jeonju | City | 3°C | 39 mm · 5 days | 63 tier C | — |
| 6 | Seoul | City | 1°C | 23 mm · 4 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 7 | Gangneung | Beach | 2°C | 41 mm · 6 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 8 | Incheon | City | -1°C | 23 mm · 4 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 9 | Jeju | Island | 6°C | 74 mm · 11 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 10 | Sokcho | Beach | 1°C | 36 mm · 5 days | 54 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means February is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in South Korea in February
- Seollal · Busan and 2 more places · 16–18 Feb
- Pyeongchang Trout Festival · Pyeongchang · 9 Jan – 9 Feb
- Daegwallyeong Snow Festival · Pyeongchang · 13–22 Feb
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of South Korea's 3 well-known places this month.