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December · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 52/100

Changwon in December

Fair · 52/100Beach 35/100
High / low8° / -1°daily averages
Precipitation19 mm3 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
35.23° N, 128.68° EElevation 27 mUTC+9 · Korean Standard Time
When to goChangwon · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52December
Best timeApr–May · Oct
December: high / low8° / -1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Changwon averages daytime highs of 8° and night-time lows of -1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 19 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Days are 5.9° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 2.4°. The sea averages 17°, too cold for most swimmers.

December scores 52/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Changwon. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 17:15 local time, giving 9 h 48 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 52/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%81%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 35/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in December

Around Changwon this month

Kimhae
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Kimhae

Gyeongsangnam-do · 18 km E
8°Dec high
4wet days
49score
Kimhae
Naesŏ
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Naesŏ

Gyeongsangnam-do · 15 km W
8°Dec high
3wet days
52score
Naesŏ
Busan
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Busan

Busan · 35 km SE
9°Dec high
4wet days
49score
Busan
Jinju
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Jinju

Gyeongsangnam-do · 54 km W
8°Dec high
3wet days
52score
Jinju
ivTop of the table

South Korea's best in December

Where to go in December
Gyeongsan-si
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Gyeongsan-si

Gyeongsangbuk-do
6°Dec high
3wet days
52score
Gyeongsan-si
Yeosu
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Yeosu

Jeollanam-do
8°Dec high
3wet days
52score
Yeosu
Jinju
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Jinju

Gyeongsangnam-do
8°Dec high
3wet days
52score
Jinju
Changnyeong
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Changnyeong

Gyeongsangnam-do
7°Dec high
3wet days
52score
Changnyeong
·Questions

Changwon in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Changwon?

December scores 52/100 for Changwon, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 8°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Changwon in December?

Daytime highs average 8°C and night-time lows -1°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Changwon in December?

Changwon receives about 19 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Changwon in December?

The sea averages 17°C in December, cold for most swimmers.