Overview of South Korea Weather
The Republic of Korea, commonly known as South Korea, is a country located in East Asia. With a population of over 51 million people, it is the 26th most populous country in the world. The capital and largest city is Seoul, with a population of over 10 million people. The official language is Korean.
The climate of South Korea is temperate, with four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is 12.6 °C (54.7 °F), with the coldest month being January (average temperature: −5.5 °C or 22.1 °F) and the warmest month being August (average temperature: 25.8 °C or 78.4 °F). The average annual precipitation is 1,313 millimeters (51.6 inches).
Spring in South Korea is a time of beautiful flowers and warm weather. The average temperature in spring is 16.2 °C (61.2 °F), with the months of March, April, and May being the warmest. Spring is also the wettest season, with an average of 221.4 millimeters (8.7 inches) of precipitation.
Summer is the hottest season in South Korea, with the average temperature being 25.8 °C (78.4 °F). The months of June, July, and August are the warmest, and summer is also the driest season, with an average of only 97.2 millimeters (3.8 inches) of precipitation.
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in South Korea, with the leaves of the trees turning red and yellow. The average temperature in autumn is 13.4 °C (56.1 °F), with the months of September, October, and November being the coolest. Autumn is also the second driest season, with an average of 133.7 millimeters (5.3 inches) of precipitation.
Winter is the coldest season in South Korea, with the average temperature being −5.5 °C (22.1 °F). The months of December, January, and February are the coldest, and winter is also the driest season, with an average of only 61.7 millimeters (2.4 inches) of precipitation.
