Sokcho City is located in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is a city full of natural beauty. Sokcho is famous for its magnificent Mount Seorak, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage. The best time to view maple leaves is usually from mid-October to early November. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful maple leaves at Seoraksan Mountain, Bird Island in front of Sokcho Beach and other places.
Autumn Limited-Time Offer in Korea | Seoraksan Mountain Autumn Foliage Viewing & Sokcho Autumn Trip | Shinshinsa Temple, Nami Island, Sokcho Coast: Choose from Three Routes | Departing from Seoul
sad because the maple leave session not yet start, 16/10/2026..
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Korea Private Charter Day Tour: Seoul City & Suburbs | Customizable | Departing from Seoul
Thank you to driver Jun for taking us to Seoraksan Mountain and Gangneung! The journey was comfortable and the chartered car experience was excellent! Highly recommended! 👍🏻
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Spring (March–May): Average 6–17°C, mild climate, but with a large temperature difference between morning and evening, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Flower viewing, coastal walks. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 21–24°C, hot and humid, abundant rainfall, especially in August. Common activities: Swimming at the beach, mountain hiking (be sure to protect yourself from the sun and rain). Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 8–20°C, comfortable and pleasant climate, rainfall gradually decreasing. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, seaside strolls, seafood tasting. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt or suit.
Winter (December–February): Average -1–1°C, cold and dry, occasional snowfall. Common activities: Skiing (requires travel to nearby areas), indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, thick jacket, scarf, hat, gloves.
Annual average temperature: approx. 12°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1412 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -1.9°C | 0.4°C | 6°C | 12.3°C | 16.8°C | 20.8°C | 24.6°C | 24.2°C | 20.2°C | 14.4°C | 8.6°C | -0.6°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 38 | 51.9 | 59.9 | 50.1 | 72.1 | 166.9 | 187 | 322.2 | 201.4 | 125.7 | 51.8 | 85.5 |
| Date | 11/12Thursday | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny |  Cloudy |  Overcast |  Patchy rain nearby |  Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Patchy rain nearby |
| High | 15.8°C | 15.8°C | 13°C | 13.6°C | 10.5°C | 11.2°C | 9.9°C |
| Low | 5.4°C | 7.7°C | 8.6°C | 10.1°C | 8°C | 8°C | -1.8°C |
