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Sokcho

City · Gangwon Province, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Population 79,846
Area 643 km²
Time zone Asia/Seoul
Official website sokcho.gangwon.kr/foreign/eng/html/main.html
Sokcho

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Sokcho Essentials

This selection centers on the historic Naksansa Temple, a 7th-century Buddhist complex perched on the coastal cliffs of Mount Naksan. The region features a continuous stretch of white sand coastline including Naksan and Hajodae beaches, characterized by shallow waters and dense pine forests. Cultural highlights include the Osan-ri Prehistoric Museum, which preserves Neolithic artifacts from one of Korea's oldest settlement sites, and scenic pavilions like Hajodae and Jukdojeong. Natural features extend to the Osaek District of Seoraksan, home to the 10-meter-high Yongso Waterfall.

10 places

Hidden Gems

This collection highlights the secluded natural landscapes of Yangyang and the southern reaches of Seoraksan National Park. The Jujeongol Valley trail hosts a series of distinct cascades, including the mythologically significant Yongso Waterfall and the uniquely shaped Yeosim Waterfall. The list also features the pristine Beopsuchi Valley, the headwaters of Namdaecheon Stream, and Yang-yanghyang-gyo, a Joseon-era Confucian school founded in 1394 for traditional education and ancestral rites.

6 places

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -3°) · extremes -15°–8°
  • -6° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -13°–12°
  • -4° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -7°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 8°–28°
  • 12° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 13°–31°
  • 17° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 22° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 13°–29°
  • 17° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 4°–24°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–19°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -11°–11°
  • -3° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
South Korean Won KRW ₩ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Korean
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+82
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Tours & Activities

Naksansa
Drive
Dongho Beach
Drive
Hajodae Pavilion

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