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Gangneung weather in March: what to wear and pack

March is a month with average rainfall in Gangneung. On average it rains on 6 of 31 days, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).

Trip rating: Good (60/100) · Best months: May–June and October

12°C (54°F)High

3°C (37°F)Low

6Rainy days

66 mmRainfall

46%Humidity

10°C (51°F)Sea

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 2 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Gangneung in March

A sweater and a medium jacket. Mornings and evenings drop to 3°C (37°F), so bring an extra layer.

What to pack

Compact umbrella — rain on about 6 days this month
Plug adapter (if needed) — Korea uses 220V with Type C/F round two-pin sockets

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to February. Daytime highs rise to 18°C (65°F) in April.

Better weather elsewhere in Korea in March

Gyeongju in March — 3°c warmer (6 rainy days, high 15°C (59°F))
Daegu in March — 2°c warmer (5 rainy days, high 15°C (58°F))
Busan in March — 2°c warmer (7 rainy days, high 14°C (57°F))

Will it rain on your travel dates?

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Public holidays in March 2027

Mar 1 — Independence Movement Day

Korea travel basics

Time zone	Korea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power	220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
Money	Korean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
Entry	Visa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 6:36, sunset 18:31 on March 15 (local time) — about 11 h 55 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 105, 1996–2025 daily records. Sea temperature: ERA5 (Copernicus), daily mean just offshore. How we calculate