Korean Seasons & Weather

Are you travelling to Korea and not sure what to expect from the weather during a certain season? Not sure what to see and do during each of Korea’s unique seasons? Discover the best travel advice for what to see, do, experience, and watch out for in each Korean season with these articles. Korean seasons are distinct and the weather changes quickly and dramatically between each one. See cherry blossoms in spring, visit sandy beaches in summer, walk under crispy autumn foliage in autumn, and hike through snow in winter. Korean seasons offer so much for travellers to Korea.

Ice Wall at the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival

Is The Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival 2024 Worth Visiting?

During the frosty months of Korean winter, a small part of Korea’s Cheongyang Alps Village becomes a magical winter wonderland and home to the incredible Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival. At this festival, visitors are treated to beautiful winter scenes of frozen ice fountains and sculptures, snowy slopes you can slide down, and fiery logs roasting traditional winter snacks.

Sledding at the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2024: Korean Ice Fishing Fun

For three frigid weeks every January, the frozen river of the mountain town Hwacheon in Korea’s Gangwon Province transforms into a glittering ice playground for the magical Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. At this festival, tourists and locals alike join together to catch the rare mountain trout (sancheoneo) found only in the clean waters of the river by traditional ice fishing.

New Year Fireworks Winter Festival In Korea

The Best Winter Festivals In Korea You Must Visit In 2024

When winter chills sweep across Korea, they bring a season of enchanting festivals and events that add warmth and wonder to the long, cold months. As snow blankets mountain peaks and ice stretches across rivers, Korea comes alive with lively winter celebrations of seasonal foods, activities, lights, and heritage. Join me and discover all the best winter festivals in Korea.