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South Korea in December: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What December is actually like in South Korea — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 3°C
- Average low
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 30mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 11th warmest month of South Korea's year. The 10th wettest month, at 2% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in December
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- December 25 크리스마스 · Christmas Day
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Seoul, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.