Climate Insights for Bucheon
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Climate Overview
The climate in Bucheon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,137 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 266 mm of rainfall. Bucheon is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Bucheon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 44.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 10.5 in of rainfall. Bucheon is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 22°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Bucheon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Bucheon vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 22°F and the daily average is 29°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bucheon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,137 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 266 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18 mm. That's 248 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 19cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Bucheon is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.5 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.7 in. That's 9.8 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 7in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Bucheon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Bucheon is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Bucheon is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 72 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Bucheon is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bucheon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bucheon based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.