DMZ, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to DMZ, South Korea? If you're planning to go to DMZ, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to DMZ, South Korea

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

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

January

If you go to DMZ in January, you will notice that it is frigid and very hazy. Expect it to snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Umbrella
Scarf
Thermal undergarments
Pajamas, such as sweats
Sweaters
Very heavy socks

February

February in this region is cold and very hazy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots

March

If you are traveling to DMZ in March, you will notice that it is pretty cool and very hazy. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Waterproof coat
Umbrella

April

If you vacation in DMZ during April, you are likely to find that it is crisp and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Socks
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear

May

If you visit DMZ during May, you are likely to find that it is warm and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Rain coat

June

In June, DMZ is extremely warm, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for DMZ, with several of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear

July

In July, DMZ is pretty consistently hot, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for DMZ, with several of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion

August

If you visit DMZ during August, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s 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:

Dresses
Sunglasses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Shorts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

September

If you vacation in DMZ during September, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat

October

If you go to DMZ in October, you will notice that it is mild and very hazy. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Umbrella

November

Traveling to DMZ in November, you will notice that it can be very chilly and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces

December

December in DMZ can be brisk and very hazy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains sometimes and snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for DMZ, South Korea

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types F
A SIM card that works in DMZ
Appropriate museum wear

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