Asia · December
Best time to visit South Korea in December 🇰🇷
December in South Korea is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
South Korea year at a glance
The absolute peak months for South Korea are March, April, May, October, November. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What South Korea is like in December
Spring (Apr–May) for cherry blossoms and autumn (Oct–Nov) for foliage are perfect. Summer is hot and rainy; winter is dry, cold, with skiing.
Insider tip
Avoid the Korean monsoon (jangma) in late June–July.
Other countries also at their peak in December
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.