Climate Insights for T’aebaek

Taebaek-si, Gangwon, South Korea

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low
Wettest
July
229mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in T’aebaek is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1114mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 229mm of rainfall. T’aebaek 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 53cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -4° Min: -8° Feb Max: 3° Average: -1° Min: -6° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 0° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 6° May Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Dec Max: 2° Average: -2° Min: -6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in T’aebaek vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 16mm Mar Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 3mm May Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 229mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 205mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

T’aebaek is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1114mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 229mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 26mm. That's 204mm 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 53cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

T’aebaek is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in T’aebaek, which began on March 20, 2026. T’aebaek 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 21°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 530mm across the season with a monthly average of 177mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 278mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 94mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Expect around 34cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 11°
May 16°
Jun 20°
Jul 23°
Aug 23°
Sep 18°
Oct 11°
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit T’aebaek is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for T’aebaek 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
26 mm
11 cm
Feb
-6 °C
3 °C
16 km/h
38 mm
16 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
10 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
13 cm
Apr
6 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
79 mm
3 cm
May
11 °C
21 °C
16 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Nov
1 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
49 mm
3 cm
Dec
-6 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
30 mm
7 cm
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