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Current Korea Weather Conditions
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Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer in the middle
of the year, and a cold winter from November to
March. The island of Jeju off the southern coast
is the warmest and wettest place in the country.
The most ideal time to visit Korea is during the
autumn months (September~November). During this time, the country experiences warm, sunny weather, skies that are
cobalt blue and spectacular foliage that is perhaps the biggest draw. Winters are cold and
dry and remain a good time if you are interested
in winter sports as there are numerous ski resorts.
Spring (April~May) is also beautiful with all the
cherry blossoms in bloom. However, it is very busy
and one needs to book in advance to ensure accommodation
is available. The summer months are muggy and hot,
and rather crowded. It is also when the monsoon
begins so many activities are subject to the fluctuations
of heavy rain. |
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| ▶ Average Temperatures and Rainfall |
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City
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Seoul
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Busan
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Daegu
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Month
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C
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F
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H
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R
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C
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F
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H
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R
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C
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F
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H
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R
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Jan.
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-2.5
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27.5
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62.6
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21.6
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3
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37.4
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51
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37.8
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0.2
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32.36
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58.5
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21.6
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Feb.
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-0.3
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31.46
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61
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23.6
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4.3
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39.74
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53.6
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44.9
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2.1
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35.78
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57.3
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27.1
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Mar.
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5.2
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41.36
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61.2
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45.8
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8.3
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32.54
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59.1
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85.7
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7.1
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44.78
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57.9
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51.6
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Apr.
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12.1
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53.78
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59.3
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77
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13.4
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56.12
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64.6
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136.3
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13.8
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56.84
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56.8
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75.2
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May
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17.4
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63.32
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64.1
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102.2
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17.4
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63.32
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69.6
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154.1
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18.7
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65.66
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60
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75.3
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Jun.
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21.9
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71.42
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71
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133.3
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20.5
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68.9
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79.3
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222.5
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22.5
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72.5
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67.6
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140.7
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Jul.
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24.9
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76.82
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79.8
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327.9
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24.2
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75.56
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84.8
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258.8
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25.7
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78.26
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74.3
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206.7
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Aug.
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25.4
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77.72
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77.4
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348
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25.7
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78.26
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80.8
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238.1
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26.1
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78.98
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74
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205.8
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Sep.
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20.8
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69.44
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71
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137.6
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22.1
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71.78
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74.3
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167
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21.3
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70.34
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72
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129.6
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Oct.
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14.4
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57.92
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66.2
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49.3
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17.3
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63.14
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65.2
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62
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15.4
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59.72
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66.5
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42
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Nov.
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6.9
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44.42
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64.6
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53
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11.3
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52.34
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59.5
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60.1
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8.6
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47.48
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63.8
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37.1
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Dec.
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0.2
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32.36
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63.8
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24.9
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5.6
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42.08
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52.9
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24.3
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2.5
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36.5
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60.5
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15.2
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City
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Gwangju
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Daejeon
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Jeju (Seogwipo)
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Month
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C
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F
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H
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R
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C
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F
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H
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R
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C
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F
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H
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R
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Jan.
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0.5
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32.9
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70.5
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38
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-1.9
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28.58
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68.9
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29.5
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6.6
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43.88
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64.8
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59.4
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Feb.
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1.9
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35.42
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68.9
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43.9
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0.2
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32.36
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66
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36.4
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7.1
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44.78
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64.2
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80.6
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Mar.
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6.5
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43.7
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66.2
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64.5
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5.4
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41.72
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63.8
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60.5
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10.1
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50.18
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64.6
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125.6
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Apr.
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12.9
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55.22
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65.2
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95.3
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12.4
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54.32
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61.6
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87.2
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14.4
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57.92
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67.8
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172.2
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May
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17.8
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64.04
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68.4
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97.3
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17.6
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63.68
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65.8
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97
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18.1
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64.58
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71.3
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215.4
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Jun.
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22
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71.6
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75.1
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190.3
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22
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71.6
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73.2
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174.3
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21.3
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70.34
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80
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279.3
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Jul.
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25.5
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77.9
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80.6
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281.9
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25.3
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77.54
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80.1
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292.2
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25.3
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77.54
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85.1
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306.3
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Aug.
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26.1
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78.98
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79
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276
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25.5
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77.9
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79.8
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296.5
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26.6
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79.88
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80.4
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257.6
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Sep.
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21.4
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70.52
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75.8
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137.7
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20.3
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68.54
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77.6
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141.5
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23.4
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74.12
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73.6
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170.2
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Oct.
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15.4
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59.72
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71
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55.3
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13.8
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56.84
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73.7
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56.9
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18.8
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65.84
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66.8
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72.7
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Nov.
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8.7
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47.66
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71.6
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55.4
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6.8
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44.24
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73.4
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51.7
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13.7
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56.66
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65.6
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68.4
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Dec.
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2.8
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37.04
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71.7
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32.4
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0.7
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33.26
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71.8
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30.1
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8.9
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48.02
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64.6
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43.1
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Note: C- Centigrade,
F- Fahrenheit, H- Humidity (%), R-Rainfall (mm).
This is the mean value from 1971 to 2000. |
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Four Distinct Seasons
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Korea's climate
is regarded as a continental climate from a temperate
standpoint and
a monsoonal climate from a precipitation
standpoint. The climate of Korea is
characterized
by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and
winter. |
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Spring
Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm. Various
flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover
the nation's mountains and fields during this time. |
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Summer
Summer lasts from June to early September. It is a hot
and humid time of the year. |
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Autumn
Autumn lasts from September to November, and produces
mild weather. It is the best season for visiting Korea. |
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Winter
Winter lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly
cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian
air. Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of
Korea makes for favorable skiing conditions. |
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