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

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Traveling to Gwacheon, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Gwacheon, we have 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 Gwacheon, South Korea

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

Important essentials for Gwacheon, South Korea

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

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  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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

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January

January in Gwacheon is very cold and very hazy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains once in a while and snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Gwacheon is cold and very hazy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains once in a while and snows occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March is brisk and very hazy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you visit Gwacheon during April, you might find that it is chilly, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 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 about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Gwacheon is mild, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Gwacheon, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

In June, Gwacheon is a perfect temperature, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 60s F (high 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Gwacheon, with several of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you go to Gwacheon in July, you will notice that it is extremely warm, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Gwacheon is extremely warm, very rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and once in a while jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Gwacheon, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

Traveling to Gwacheon in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Gwacheon during October, you may 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 low 50s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 50 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

Traveling to Gwacheon in November, you will notice that it is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

If you are traveling to Gwacheon in December, you will notice that it is brisk and very hazy. Expect it to rain regularly and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Gwacheon National Science Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Gwacheon, South Korea

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

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