Chuncheon, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Chuncheon, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Chuncheon, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Chuncheon, South Korea

Based on the climate and weather in Chuncheon, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Chuncheon, South Korea

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Chuncheon, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly option.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Chuncheon, South Korea by month

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January

In January, Chuncheon is frigid and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Chuncheon, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you are traveling to Chuncheon in February, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat hazy. Expect it to snow sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Chuncheon is cold and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Chuncheon is relatively cool and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May for Chuncheon is a perfect temperature and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Chuncheon in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Chuncheon during July, you will probably notice that it is pretty consistently hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August here can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

Traveling to Chuncheon in September, you will notice that it is warm and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Chuncheon during October, you might notice that it is mild and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 50 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Chuncheon is pretty cool and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

Traveling to Chuncheon in December, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain once in a while and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Chuncheon National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Chuncheon, South Korea

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Chuncheon.

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