Early winter · Weather & things to do
Gyeongju in December
Gyeongju sees its driest month, with just 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain, highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows of 33°F (1°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 59/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (34 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (7°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 33°F (1°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (34 mm) for the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are May and October.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 35 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from November.
- Comfort slips from 79/100 in November to 59/100.
- Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Gyeongju in December
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Bulguksa Temple
UNESCO-listed 8th-century temple with stone stairways and two famous pagodas.
Seokguram Grotto
Granite Buddha in a man-made cave grotto on Tohamsan, viewed behind glass.
Hwangnidan-gil
Hanok-lined street of cafes, bakeries and casual restaurants near the tombs.
Gyochon Hanok Village
Restored hanok village by Woljeonggyo Bridge, home of the Choi clan's historic house.
Gyeongju National Museum
Silla gold crowns, the giant Emille Bell and relics from the surrounding tombs.
Nearby in December
- Busan in December~47 mi · highs 51°F, 1.6 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Seoul in December~172 mi · highs 37°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Gyeongju in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Gyeongju?
It's middling, scoring 59/100. The best months are May and October, at up to 88. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain. Our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Gyeongju in December?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Gyeongju in December?
Not much: about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.7 in (1187 mm).
What should I pack for Gyeongju in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Gyeongju in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.