Climate Insights for Hwacheon

The climate in Hwacheon is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1232mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 277mm of rainfall. Hwacheon is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.

Hwacheon has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Hwacheon is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1232mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 277mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 22mm. That's 255mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 12cm.

Hwacheon is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.

It is currently summer in Hwacheon, which began on June 21, 2026. Hwacheon is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hwacheon 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.