South Korea weather in February
South Korea in February averages 2°C (35°F), 37 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in South Korea, February is the third coldest, the third driest and the sixth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 2°C (35°F)
-3–7°C · 26–45°F
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What is South Korea like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for South Korea in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -3°C (26°F).
February compared with January and March
February in South Korea is 2.6°C warmer than January and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages -1°C (31°F).
February in South Korea is 5°C cooler than March and 15 mm drier than it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
Daylight in South Korea in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 52 minutes in South Korea, rising about 07:17 and setting about 18:09 local time.
February ends 55 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 43 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Travel guides for South Korea
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South Korea weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 31°F | 27 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 37 mm |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 52 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 76 mm |
| May | 19°C / 65°F | 97 mm |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 180 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 309 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 315 mm |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 158 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 54 mm |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 47 mm |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | 28 mm |
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FAQs about South Korea in February
February climate averages for South Korea, 1991–2020.
South Korea averages 2°C (35°F) in February, ranging from about -3°C (26°F) at night to 7°C (45°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 37 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 2°C (35°F) against 7°C (44°F) in March — 5°C cooler.
February is 2.6°C warmer than January, and 11 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 14 hours 35 minutes in June and 9 hours 44 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:17 and sunset about 18:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 55 minutes longer than it starts.
