SeasonMapGangneung weather in February
South Korea
February in Gangneung: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Gangneung · #1124 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gangneung climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sea temperature | 9°C / 48°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 cm / 4.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gangneung in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter break (gyeoul banghak) in South Korea(estimated)
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Best months for Gangneung's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gangneung — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gangneung in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Gangneung?
- February in Gangneung: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Gangneung on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Gangneung in February?
- In February, Gangneung averages a daily high of 6.2°C and a low of -0.5°C, with about 31.3 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gangneung in February?
- Gangneung has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in February.
- Does it snow in Gangneung in February?
- Gangneung sees roughly 12.4 cm of snowfall in February.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — February
Within 300 km: Seoul's Ski season an hour out around 10 Dec – 5 Mar, and Busan's Seollal on 16–18 Feb.