Weather in South Korea in February
February in South Korea is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
A country pin in February is a warning: one region of South Korea will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and January, February sits in the middle of South Korea's year.
- Average temp
- 2°C
-3–7°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in South Korea in February are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
Mixed skies in South Korea in February. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in South Korea
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for South Korea
What to read before you book.
Average weather in South Korea
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Similar weather in February
Other destinations whose February averages sit close to this one.
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FAQs about South Korea
Climate averages for South Korea, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit South Korea is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 315 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
