Pyeongchang weather in February

February in Pyeongchang: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pyeongchang🇰🇷 South Korea · Korea · Ski71
  1. 74Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 50Mar
  4. 25Apr
  5. 22May
  6. 20Jun
  7. 10Jul
  8. 13Aug
  9. 15Sep
  10. 17Oct
  11. 38Nov
  12. 65Dec

#2 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #781 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Days
5°C
Nights
-6°C
Wet days
5
Sun
8.4 h
Humidity
58%
Daylight
11 h
Pyeongchang, South Korea
Photo: 정규송 Nui MALAMA · Pexels

Traveller notes on Pyeongchang in February

Pyeongchang-forum threads describe late December through early February as genuinely the best skiing window here, posters naming this stretch as ideal conditions settle in across the resorts. Regulars call this region genuinely significant beyond skiing, several posters recalling the area hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics with skiing events here and ice sports at nearby Gangneung. Posters recommend Yongpyong as a real standard resort name, several regulars noting it stays open through winter with occasional partial closures for events or zones. Regulars call this genuinely accessible from Seoul for a day or weekend trip, several threads naming it a real alternative for skiers not wanting to travel to Japan. Posters recommend real layers and advance lift ticket planning regardless of a clear February forecast, several regulars calling this standard practice for a peak-season visit. The record: 5.2C days, -5.9C nights, 34.2mm across nearly 5 days and 58 percent humidity.
PyeongchangFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Pyeongchang-forum threads on an April visit describe the ski season as genuinely over by this point, posters naming Yongpyong and other Gangwon-do resorts as typically closing by mid-March. Regulars call the final week of skiing genuinely thin, one reply describing Yongpyong's last stretch as basically just a few slushy runs before shutting down entirely. Posters call real April skiing in Korea genuinely impossible, several regulars naming this the consistent consensus across multiple threads asking the same question. Regulars call cherry blossom season in the south a real alternative, several threads naming Busan, Gyeongju and Yeosu as where posters redirect April travelers instead. Posters recommend planning an April Korea trip around blossoms rather than snow, several regulars calling this the honest advice for anyone hoping to still ski this late. The record: 18.3C days, 5.1C nights, 74.7mm across nearly 8 days and 65 percent humidity.
PyeongchangAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Pyeongchang-forum threads on a June visit describe this as genuinely low season for hotel rates, posters naming June through August as the window when prices here run lowest. Regulars call the former Olympic venues still genuinely worth visiting outside winter, several posters asking specifically about a May or June trip to see the facilities in the off-season. Posters call most mountain resorts genuinely year-round operations, several regulars naming hiking, golf and water parks as standard summer activities once winter lifts stop running. Regulars call June weather genuinely comfortable for exploring, several threads naming this a real advantage over the crowded winter Olympic-season peak. Posters recommend checking which summer activities are actually running before a June trip, several regulars calling this standard given how much varies resort to resort. The record: 26.9C days, 16C nights, 109.6mm across nearly 10 days and 75 percent humidity.
PyeongchangJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.nz ↗
Pyeongchang-forum threads on a March visit describe most ski resorts as genuinely closing by mid-month, posters naming Jisan's March eleventh closure the prior season as a real example of how early things can wrap up. Regulars call closing dates genuinely weather-dependent, several posters warning a warm spell can push closures earlier than posted schedules suggest. Posters call early to mid-March the real safer window for anyone still hoping to ski, several regulars naming late March as too risky to plan a trip around. Regulars call snow quality genuinely softer and more variable by March, several threads describing slushy afternoon conditions even on days lifts are still running. Posters recommend calling ahead to confirm operating status before a March trip, several regulars calling this standard given how quickly the season can end here. The record: 12C days, -0.3C nights, 58.3mm across nearly 8 days and 66 percent humidity.
PyeongchangMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.com.sg ↗
Pyeongchang-forum threads on an October visit describe Odaesan National Park as genuinely the real highlight this time of year, posters calling autumn and spring the best windows and October specifically for golden-brown foliage through the forest. Regulars call the park genuinely crowded during peak season, several posters naming April-May and September-November when Odaesan draws the heaviest visitor numbers. Posters recommend Woljeongsa and Sangwon-sa temples as real standard stops alongside the hiking, several regulars calling both a genuine complement to the scenery. Regulars call a taxi from Alpensia to Woljeongsa a real standard option, several threads citing roughly thirty to forty thousand won for the ride. Posters recommend the hourly local bus as a real budget alternative, several regulars naming it around two thousand won each way for anyone without a car. The record: 18.8C days, 8.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 79.7mm across nearly 7 days and 76 percent humidity.
PyeongchangOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Pyeongchang climate normals — February

Daytime high5°C / 41°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-6°C / 21°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall34 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity58%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-8°C / 17°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight10.8 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall11.7 cm / 4.6 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)

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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 seasonCrowded

    A 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 seasonCrowded

    Snow 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 ↗

  • Holiday

    Seollal

    16–18 FebLunar New YearClosuresBook earlyCrowded

    Seollal, the Lunar New Year, is a three-day public holiday when much of Korea travels to family homes. Train, express bus and domestic flight tickets sell out weeks ahead, highways jam, and many small restaurants and shops close on the day itself. Source ↗

  • Season

    Ski season

    25 Nov – 5 Apr · usually

    Yongpyong 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.

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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.

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Pyeongchang in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
February in Pyeongchang: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in February?
In February, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 5.2°C and a low of -5.9°C, with about 34.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 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 11.7 cm of snowfall in February.

Within 300 km: Seoul's Ski season an hour out around 10 Dec – 5 Mar, and Busan's Seollal on 16–18 Feb.