SeasonMapPyeongchang weather in August
South Korea
August in Pyeongchang: warm, soaked, with muggy air — not the time — 17 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #1383 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 10/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pyeongchang climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 71°F | |
| Rainfall | 283 mm / 11.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang in August
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.
BusySummer break (yeoreum banghak) in South Korea, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(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).
Toughest weatherPyeongchang's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Pyeongchang in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Buckwheat flowers at Bongpyeong
25 Aug – 15 Sep · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsThe fields around Bongpyeong go white for two or three weeks at the end of summer, the setting of the short story every Korean schoolchild reads. A festival is usually timed to it.
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 August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- August in Pyeongchang: warm, soaked, with muggy air — not the time — 17 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (10/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in August?
- In August, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 21.4°C, with about 282.9 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in August?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in August.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — August
Within 300 km: Busan's Beaches officially open around 1 Jul – 31 Aug.