Pyeongchang weather in November
November in Pyeongchang: cold, a little rain, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Pyeongchang · #1364 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 12°C
- Nights
- 1°C
- Wet days
- 6
- Sun
- 7.7 h
- Humidity
- 71%
- Daylight
- 10 h

Traveller notes on Pyeongchang in November
Other months in Pyeongchang
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Pyeongchang climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pyeongchang in November
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 seasonan 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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Pyeongchang in November
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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Pyeongchang?
- November in Pyeongchang: cold, a little rain, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Pyeongchang on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Pyeongchang in November?
- In November, Pyeongchang averages a daily high of 12°C and a low of 1.4°C, with about 40.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pyeongchang in November?
- Pyeongchang has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in November.
- Does it snow in Pyeongchang in November?
- Pyeongchang sees roughly 1.9 cm of snowfall in November.
Within 300 km: Seoul's Autumn colour around 20 Oct – 10 Nov, and Busan's Busan Fireworks Festival on 7 Nov.