Swimming in Gangneung in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Gangneung in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Gangneung is:

Minimum: 47°F

Average: 53°F

Maximum: 60°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 29°F to 37°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at -4.4mph
  • It rains a total of 1.9in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in Gangneung in december?

No... The water temperature in Gangneung in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Gangneung in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 47°F (and only 60°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Gangneung this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is very bad with an average outside temperature of 33°F, 1.9in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 67.81 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Gangneung in december

December
Average sea temperature 53°F
Minimum sea temperature 47°F
Maximum sea temperature 60°F
Average outside temperature 34°F
Maximum outside temperature 38°F
Minimum outside temperature 29°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 20°F
Precipitation 1.9in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(6%)
Humidity 68%
Visibility in kilometers 9.51km
Cloud cover 23%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Gangneung

Swim elsewhere in South Korea in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Busan in december63°F67°Fcold swimming
Jeju Island (Jejudo) in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Incheon in december48°F55°Ffreezing swimming
Pohang in december60°F66°Fcold swimming
Sokcho in december52°F59°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in South Korea in december: sea temperature by city

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