SeasonMapPyeongchang weather in February
South Korea
February in Pyeongchang: cold, dry — a good time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #1031 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pyeongchang climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Rainfall | 24 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 54% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -10°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 5.5 cm / 2.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang 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.
Peak crowdsPyeongchang Trout Festival, Daegwallyeong Snow Festival, Winter break (gyeoul banghak) in South Korea(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.
February includes Pyeongchang Trout Festival.
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What's on in Pyeongchang in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Pyeongchang Trout Festival
9 Jan – 9 FebIce seasonCrowdedA month of holes cut in the Odaecheon for ice fishing, plus the bare-handed catching pool that is the reason most people come. It runs on river ice, so a warm spell shortens it. Source ↗
- Festival
Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
13–22 FebIce seasonCrowdedSnow sculpture and sledging up on the pass, historically in January though the 2026 edition ran in the second half of February. Confirm dates before you build a weekend round it. Source ↗
- Season
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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- February in Pyeongchang: cold, dry — a good time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in February?
- In February, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 4.8°C and a low of -3.5°C, with about 24.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in February?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in February.
- Does it snow in Pyeongchang in February?
- Pyeongchang sees roughly 5.5 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.