SeasonMapPyeongchang weather in March
South Korea
March in Pyeongchang: cool, a little rain — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #1336 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pyeongchang climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 12°C / 53°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.2 cm / 2.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang in March
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 2 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 March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- March in Pyeongchang: cool, a little rain — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in March?
- In March, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 11.5°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 55.8 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in March?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in March.
- Does it snow in Pyeongchang in March?
- Pyeongchang sees roughly 7.2 cm of snowfall in March.
Other months in Pyeongchang
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Similar destinations in East Asia — March
Within 300 km: Seoul's Cherry blossom around 28 Mar – 15 Apr, and Busan's Cherry blossom around 25 Mar – 10 Apr.