Best Time to Visit Pyeongchang for Winter Activities | Weather by Month

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Winter Activities Potential

100/100

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Best Time

January, February, December

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-5°C – 22°C

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❄️ Planning a winter trip to Pyeongchang?

The best time to visit Pyeongchang for winter activities is January, February, December, when conditions are ideal for experiences like northern lights, dog sledding, and snow excursions. If you're planning your trip during this period, it’s a good idea to explore available tours and places to stay in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best winter activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Winter months in Pyeongchang offer the highest chances of seeing the northern lights and enjoying snow-based activities.

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Winter Activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Pyeongchang

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	100Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-5°	1°	36	8	70%	dry
February	99Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	3°	45	9.3	69%	dry
March	90Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	8°	54	10	65%	shoulder
April	20Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	84	9.3	59%	shoulder
May	1Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	103	10.3	64%	shoulder
June	1Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	149	12.9	75%	shoulder
July	1Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	25°	283	16.3	81%	wet
August	1Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.	22°	26°	329	15.8	81%	wet
September	1Poor Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 20Weather conditions can vary significantly.	17°	22°	214	10.9	79%	wet
October	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	11°	17°	112	8.8	73%	shoulder
November	35Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	71	9.1	70%	shoulder
December	99Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-2°	3°	33	8.4	69%	dry