Sokcho weather
At 7:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (52°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sokcho, Gangwon-do, South Korea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, OctOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar
About Sokcho weather
Is it raining in Sokcho right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Sokcho this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–17° and lows of -1–10°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Sokcho lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sokcho?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Sokcho weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sokcho?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sokcho is May–Jun, Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Sokcho?
July is the wettest month, with about 345 mm (13.6 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 31 mm (1.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Sokcho?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -3°C (26°F).
Does Sokcho have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–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