- Best Months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Climate Classification
- Warm-summer humid continental (Dwb) with severe dry winters
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.wikipedia.org, weather-atlas.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- April, May, June, September, and October offer the best weather for non-ski activities with mild temperatures (15–25°C (59–77°F)) and moderate precipitation.
- Winter months (December–February) bring extreme cold (below -12°C (10°F) at night) and frequent snow, making this the prime skiing season; expect strong winds up to 30+ km/h.
- July and August are wet and humid with temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy rainfall (up to 421 mm combined); the monsoon season makes these the least ideal months for outdoor activities.
- Yongpyong receives an annual average of 250 cm of snowfall, providing reliable conditions for winter sports; the ski season typically runs mid-November through early April.
- At higher elevations (1,107 m at mid-mountain), winter temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F) to -7°C (19°F) in February.
Peak Cold
- Low Celsius
- -12.6
- High Celsius
- -2.5
- Low Fahrenheit
- 9
- High Fahrenheit
- 28
Months
- January
- February
Peak Warm
- Low Celsius
- 16.4
- High Celsius
- 22.8
- Low Fahrenheit
- 62
- High Fahrenheit
- 73
Months
- July
- August
Rainfall
- Min Precipitation Mm
- 37
- Peak Precipitation Mm
- 421
Driest Months
- December
- February
Peak Wet Months
- July
- August
Snowfall
- Ski Season
- mid-November to early April
- Snowiest Period
- January to March
- Annual Average Cm
- 250
- Peak Snowfall Week
- week 1 of March
- Peak Snowfall Week Cm
- 21
- Winter Notes
- Long and very snowy winters; natural snowfall supplemented by artificial snow-making systems
Best Months
Best Months
- April
- May
- June
- September
- October
Worst Months
Worst Months
- July
- August
- December
- January
- February
Climate Classification
Warm-summer humid continental (Dwb) with severe dry winters
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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