Swimming in South Korea in august 2024 Sea temperature by city in august

Do you want to go to the beach in South Korea in august 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 august in South Korea by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in South Korea in august 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in South Korea in august in several coastal cities.

Busan

on average:

80°F

min: 77°F / max: 83°F

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Jeju Island (Jejudo)

Gangneung

on average:

76°F

min: 72°F / max: 80°F

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Incheon

on average:

75°F

min: 70°F / max: 79°F

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Pohang

on average:

77°F

min: 74°F / max: 80°F

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Sokcho

on average:

75°F

min: 71°F / max: 79°F

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Gyeongju

on average:

77°F

min: 75°F / max: 80°F

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Namhae

on average:

79°F

min: 76°F / max: 82°F

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Tongyeong

on average:

80°F

min: 77°F / max: 82°F

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Uljin

on average:

76°F

min: 72°F / max: 81°F

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Ulsan

on average:

79°F

min: 76°F / max: 82°F

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Yeosu

on average:

79°F

min: 76°F / max: 82°F

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Ansan-si

on average:

74°F

min: 70°F / max: 79°F

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Gaigeturi

on average:

80°F

min: 74°F / max: 86°F

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Goseong

on average:

79°F

min: 77°F / max: 82°F

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Gunsan

on average:

78°F

min: 74°F / max: 82°F

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Haenam

on average:

78°F

min: 73°F / max: 83°F

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Hwaseong-si

on average:

75°F

min: 70°F / max: 79°F

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Jangan

on average:

79°F

min: 76°F / max: 81°F

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Moppo

on average:

78°F

min: 73°F / max: 83°F

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Where should you go swimming in South Korea in the month of august?

Swimming in South Korea in august is ideal (in the best case scenario)

In august in South Korea swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In august in Busan, Jeju Island (Jejudo), Tongyeong, Gaigeturi and Goseong, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 83°F and an average of 80°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Gangneung, Incheon, Pohang, Sokcho, Gyeongju, Namhae, Uljin, Ulsan, Yeosu, Ansan-si, Gunsan, Haenam, Hwaseong-si, Jangan and Moppo, swimming is pleasant in august. The sea water is 76°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 80°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Where to go swimming in South Korea in august: the map of sea temperatures

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in august

Busan

August
Average sea temperature 80°F
Minimum sea temperature 77°F
Maximum sea temperature 83°F
Average outside temperature 81°F
Maximum outside temperature 85°F
Minimum outside temperature 77°F
Precipitation 7.5in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(30%)
Cloud cover 37%
Our opinion ideal swimming

More information on swimming in Busan in august

Jeju Island (Jejudo)

August
Average sea temperature 80°F
Minimum sea temperature 74°F
Maximum sea temperature 85°F
Average outside temperature 81°F
Maximum outside temperature 85°F
Minimum outside temperature 77°F
Precipitation 10.9in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(30%)
Cloud cover 40%
Our opinion ideal swimming

More information on swimming in Jeju Island (Jejudo) in august

Gangneung

August
Average sea temperature 76°F
Minimum sea temperature 72°F
Maximum sea temperature 80°F
Average outside temperature 76°F
Maximum outside temperature 81°F
Minimum outside temperature 68°F
Precipitation 9.6in
Number of days of precipitation 11 jour(s)
(35%)
Cloud cover 39%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

More information on swimming in Gangneung in august

Incheon

August
Average sea temperature 75°F
Minimum sea temperature 70°F
Maximum sea temperature 79°F
Average outside temperature 81°F
Maximum outside temperature 86°F
Minimum outside temperature 77°F
Precipitation 12.8in
Number of days of precipitation 11 jour(s)
(36%)
Cloud cover 40%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

More information on swimming in Incheon in august

Pohang

August
Average sea temperature 77°F
Minimum sea temperature 74°F
Maximum sea temperature 80°F
Average outside temperature 79°F
Maximum outside temperature 85°F
Minimum outside temperature 76°F
Precipitation 8.2in
Number of days of precipitation 8 jour(s)
(27%)
Cloud cover 40%
Our opinion pleasant swimming

More information on swimming in Pohang in august

List of coastal cities in South Korea

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