SeasonMapPyeongchang weather in April
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April in Pyeongchang: nice, a little rain — not the best time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #1381 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 25/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pyeongchang climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 cm / 0.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 71 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang in April
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Pyeongchang'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).
Fair weatherPyeongchang's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Pyeongchang in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Between the seasons
10 Apr – 15 Jun · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresThe lifts stop, the Olympic valley goes quiet and a lot of the resort restaurants shut until the summer trade. Cheap, empty, and not much reason to be up here.
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Ski season
25 Nov – 5 Apr · usuallyYongpyong and Alpensia open on manufactured snow from late November and run night skiing most of the winter. It is cold and dry rather than deep — expect groomed pistes, not powder.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Pyeongchang — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- April in Pyeongchang: nice, a little rain — not the best time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (25/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in April?
- In April, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 18.3°C and a low of 5.1°C, with about 74.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in April?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 in April.
- Does it snow in Pyeongchang in April?
- Pyeongchang sees roughly 2.2 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — April
Within 300 km: Seoul's Cherry blossom around 28 Mar – 15 Apr, and Busan's Cherry blossom around 25 Mar – 10 Apr.