Normal weather for South Korea in February
It's cold in February in South Korea with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 0°C.
In February, there is an average of 41 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,1 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
South Korea in February |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
6°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
11°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
2°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
41 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
1,1 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
Start of February
The month of February starts in South Korea with very cold temperatures, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights close to -5°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature rises to around 7°C, with nights close to -3°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in South Korea will be around 9°C, with nights close to -1°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick coat, jumper, and long trousers. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for South Korea in February
With 18°C, South Korea hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -16°C to a high of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in South Korea
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February in South Korea, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in February in South Korea
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February for South Korea, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for February, you can expect around 6 days of rain in South Korea.
Daily Snowfall in February in South Korea
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in South Korea, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
Daily UV Index in February in South Korea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in South Korea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in February in South Korea Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in South Korea, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in South Korea Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in South Korea, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in South Korea per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in South Korea, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for South Korea
Click on a specific day in February for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in South Korea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in South Korea by Month
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