SeasonMapPyeongchang weather in December
South Korea
December in Pyeongchang: cold, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #794 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pyeongchang climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 2°C / 36°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.8 cm / 2.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang in December
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, school holidays in 4 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).
Best weatherPyeongchang's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Pyeongchang in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- December in Pyeongchang: cold, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in December?
- In December, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 2.4°C and a low of -4.8°C, with about 29.5 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in December?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in December.
- Does it snow in Pyeongchang in December?
- Pyeongchang sees roughly 6.8 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — December
Within 300 km: Seoul's Gimjang, kimchi-making around 15 Nov – 10 Dec.