Gyeongju weather in December

December in Gyeongju: cold, dry — a good time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Gyeongju · #383 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gyeongju climate normals — December

Daytime high7°C / 45°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-1°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)2°C / 36°F
Rainfall26 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity60%💧 humid
Dew point-5°C / 22°F
Sunshine7.9 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall0.5 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gyeongju in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Gyeongju?
December in Gyeongju: cold, dry — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Gyeongju on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Gyeongju in December?
In December, Gyeongju averages a daily high of 7.1°C and a low of -1.4°C, with about 25.8 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gyeongju in December?
Gyeongju has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in December.

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