Swimming in South Korea in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december
Do you want to go to the beach in South Korea in december 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in december in South Korea by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in South Korea in december 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in South Korea in december in several coastal cities.
South
63°F
min: 58°F / max: 67°F
61°F
min: 58°F / max: 65°F
Namhae
59°F
min: 55°F / max: 63°F
Tongyeong
61°F
min: 56°F / max: 65°F
Ulsan
61°F
min: 56°F / max: 67°F
Yeosu
59°F
min: 55°F / max: 63°F
Northeast
North West
48°F
min: 42°F / max: 55°F
Ansan-si
48°F
min: 42°F / max: 55°F
Hwaseong-si
48°F
min: 41°F / max: 55°F
East
60°F
min: 54°F / max: 66°F
Gyeongju
60°F
min: 54°F / max: 66°F
Uljin
54°F
min: 48°F / max: 62°F
West
Gunsan
52°F
min: 47°F / max: 57°F
Where should you go swimming in South Korea in the month of december?
Swimming in South Korea in december is cool (in the best case scenario)
In december in South Korea swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
Swimming in december in Gaigeturi is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 68°F, it can also go as low as 61°F. Note that the average is 65°F.
Swimming in december in Busan, Jeju Island (Jejudo), Pohang, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Ulsan, Goseong, Jangan, Oepo and Seogwipo is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 58°F/max: 67°F).
Forget about swimming in Gangneung, Incheon, Sokcho, Namhae, Uljin, Yeosu, Ansan-si, Gunsan, Haenam, Hwaseong-si, Moppo and Muan in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 47°F (and only 60°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in South Korea in december: the map of sea temperatures
ideal swimming 
pleasant swimming 
cool swimming 
cold swimming 
freezing swimmingWater temperature and seasonal norms in december
Busan
| December | |||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 58°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 67°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 45°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 49°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 41°F | ||
| Precipitation | 1.4in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (6%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Busan in december
Jeju Island (Jejudo)
| December | |||
| Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 58°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 65°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 49°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 50°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 45°F | ||
| Precipitation | 3.7in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (15%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Jeju Island (Jejudo) in december
Gangneung
| 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 | ||
| Precipitation | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (6%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Gangneung in december
Incheon
| December | |||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 55°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 36°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 40°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 32°F | ||
| Precipitation | 1.7in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (7%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Incheon in december
Pohang
| December | |||
| Average sea temperature | 60°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 54°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 66°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 40°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 43°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 34°F | ||
| Precipitation | 1.8in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 2 jour(s) (7%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Pohang in december
List of coastal cities in South Korea
| Busan in december | cold swimming |
| Jeju Island (Jejudo) in december | cold swimming |
| Gangneung in december | freezing swimming |
| Incheon in december | freezing swimming |
| Pohang in december | cold swimming |
| Sokcho in december | freezing swimming |
| Gyeongju in december | cold swimming |
| Namhae in december | freezing swimming |
| Tongyeong in december | cold swimming |
| Uljin in december | freezing swimming |
| Ulsan in december | cold swimming |
| Yeosu in december | freezing swimming |
| Ansan-si in december | freezing swimming |
| Gaigeturi in december | cool swimming |
| Goseong in december | cold swimming |
| Gunsan in december | freezing swimming |
| Haenam in december | freezing swimming |
| Hwaseong-si in december | freezing swimming |
| Jangan in december | cold swimming |
| Moppo in december | freezing swimming |
| Muan in december | freezing swimming |
| Oepo in december | cold swimming |
| Seogwipo in december | cold swimming |