Hwacheon weather
At 12:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 8°C (46°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Hwacheon sits 110 m (361 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 68%
- Chance of rain
- 90%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar
About Hwacheon weather
Is it raining in Hwacheon right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 8° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Hwacheon this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–16° and lows of -4–7°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Hwacheon lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hwacheon?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Hwacheon weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hwacheon?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hwacheon is May–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -2°C (29°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Hwacheon?
July is the wettest month, with about 372 mm (14.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Hwacheon?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -2°C (29°F) and lows of -12°C (10°F).
Does Hwacheon have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months