About Korea

Weather

Spring

Spring begins in the middle of April in the central part of the country, and towards the end of April in the northern regions.

Summer

The summer can be divided into two periods:  jangma, a rainy period during the early summer months, and hanyorum, a hot and humid period in late summer.  Most of the annual precipitation occurs during June and July. 

Autumn

In autumn, there is much sunlight and the air is crisp.  This is the transitional season between the hot, humid summer and the cold, dry winter months.  In September, Koreans enjoy the season of harvest, Chuseok.  Chuseok is probably the most important of national holidays in Korea.  It is celebrated as a harvest festival and often referred to as the Korean version of the American Thanksgiving.

Winter

The winters in Korea can be quite bitter, and the cold reaches the northern regions as early as October.  January is the coldest month in Korea.  There is snowfall in the country, though it rarely accumulates for long, if at all.  Nonetheless, Korea provides excellent opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.