Weather in Sokcho — today
Now in Sokcho
🌙
+23°
Mostly clear
Feels like +26° · humidity 90%
Fri 14.8: +25° / +23°
🕐 05:25
Wind
7 km/h
UV index
0
Air (AQI)
20 · Excellent
Precipitation
100%
Humidity
90%
Pressure
1007 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
05:39 / 19:21
Sea temperature
🌊 +25°
👕 What to wear today
Warm — a T-shirt and light trousers or shorts.
☂️ Take an umbrellaFeels warmer by 3°
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Sokcho
Friday, 14 August, in Sokcho (South Korea): overcast, raining, warm. During the day the air will warm up to +25°, at night around +23°. Wind up to 21 km/h. High chance of rain — be sure to take an umbrella or a raincoat. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sea has warmed up to +25° — great for swimming. The sun will rise at 05:39 and set at 19:21 — daylight lasts 14 hours.Hourly weather in Sokcho
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Sokcho for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Fri 14.8
🌧️
💧 100%
+23° +25°
Morning
🌧️
+24°
Day
🌧️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Today 15.8
🌦️
💧 86%
+23° +25°
Morning
⛅
+24°
Day
🌦️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Tomorrow 16.8
🌦️
💧 99%
+23° +25°
Morning
🌦️
+23°
Day
🌦️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Mon 17.8
🌦️
💧 99%
+23° +27°
Morning
🌦️
+24°
Day
🌦️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Tue 18.8
⛈️
💧 88%
+23° +27°
Morning
⛈️
+24°
Day
⛈️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Wed 19.8
☁️
💧 94%
+22° +27°
Morning
☁️
+24°
Day
☁️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+22°
▶
Thu 20.8
🌦️
💧 82%
+24° +29°
Morning
🌦️
+26°
Day
🌦️
+29°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Fri 21.8
🌤️
💧 89%
+23° +30°
Morning
🌤️
+26°
Day
🌤️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+23°
▶
Sat 22.8
🌦️
💧 85%
+24° +30°
Morning
🌦️
+26°
Day
🌦️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+24°
▶
Sun 23.8
🌦️
💧 71%
+26° +28°
Morning
🌦️
+27°
Day
🌦️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Mon 24.8
☁️
💧 61%
+26° +31°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Tue 25.8
⛈️
💧 68%
+24° +28°
Morning
⛈️
+25°
Day
⛈️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+24°
▶
Wed 26.8
🌦️
💧 57%
+21° +24°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+24°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+21°
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Thu 27.8
🌦️
💧 73%
+21° +25°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+21°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏖️ Beach
0 / 100
for sea and sun · Bad
🏊 Swimming
0 / 100
water 25° · Bad
🏃 Running
0 / 100
comfort for running · Bad
🧴 UV
0%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
100%
likely · high
✨ Stars
18 / 100
evening visibility · Bad
🧺 Laundry drying
0 / 100
will dry outside · Bad
🚗 Car wash
0 / 100
better to wait · Bad
🌫️ Air quality
20
Excellent air
European AQI
PM2.5: 3PM10: 4O₃: 50NO₂: 2
The air is clean — you can walk and exercise outside.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
19:21
Golden hour
18:45
Daylight
14 h (-2 min vs yesterday)
Sea temperature
+25°
🌊 slight, waves 0.7 m.
Sokcho climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+2°
-6°
Jan
+4°
-4°
Feb
+9°
+1°
Mar
+15°
+6°
Apr
+20°
+12°
May
+23°
+17°
Jun
+26°
+21°
Jul
+26°
+21°
Aug
+22°
+17°
Sep
+18°
+11°
Oct
+11°
+4°
Nov
+4°
-3°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +2° | -6° | +8° | 44 mm | The coldest stretch: +2° by day, full winter clothing required. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. The water is cold (+8°) — swimming is for the brave. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +4° | -4° | +6° | 41 mm | Cold: +4° by day, down to -4° at night — dress warmly. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. The water is cold (+6°) — swimming is for the brave. |
| March | +9° | +1° | +8° | 55 mm | Winter weather: about +9° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. 🧥 a warm jacket. The water is cold (+8°) — swimming is for the brave. |
| April | +15° | +6° | +12° | 73 mm | Cool weather: +15° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. One of the wettest months (73 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. The water is cold (+12°) — swimming is for the brave. |
| May | +20° | +12° | +15° | 89 mm | One of the best times to visit: +20° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (89 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. The water is cold (+15°) — swimming is for the brave. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| June | +23° | +17° | +20° | 100 mm | Ideal weather: +23° daytime — neither hot nor cold. Frequent rain (100 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Sea at +20° — swimmable, refreshing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +26° | +21° | +24° | 218 mm | The most pleasant season: +26° by day, comfortable all day long. One of the wettest months (218 mm): downpours can derail plans. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +24° — great for swimming. |
| August | +26° | +21° | +26° | 221 mm | Warm and comfortable: +26° by day, +21° at night. It's a rainy month (221 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +26° — great for swimming. This is the hottest month of the year in Sokcho. |
| September | +22° | +17° | +24° | 158 mm | Ideal weather: +22° daytime — neither hot nor cold. Frequent rain (158 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Water at +24° — great for swimming. |
| October | +18° | +11° | +20° | 75 mm | Cool weather: +18° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. One of the wettest months (75 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Sea at +20° — swimmable, refreshing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| November | +11° | +4° | +16° | 67 mm | Cool: around +11° by day, you'll need a warm layer. It's a rainy month (67 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🧥 a warm jacket. The water is cold (+16°) — swimming is for the brave. |
| December | +4° | -3° | +12° | 39 mm | Winter weather: about +4° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. The water is cold (+12°) — swimming is for the brave. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Sokcho
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: May, June, October
Daytime air+18…+23°
Sea temperature+15…+20°
Precipitationoften
Why: comfortable +18…+23° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, February, April, July, August, September
Daytime air+2…+26°
Sea temperature+6…+26°
Precipitationoften
Why: noticeable rain risk (41–221 mm/month) — pack an umbrella and backup plans.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: March, November, December
Daytime air+4…+11°
Sea temperature+8…+16°
Precipitationoften
Why: cold and dark (+4…+11° by day, 10 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Sokcho is May, June, October, and the most comfortable months are May, June, October. The toughest months to visit are March, November, December: cold and short days.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+25°
Normal for August
+26°
Deviation
1° colder than normal
A year ago on this day
+30°
Record for this date
+32° (2005)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sokcho
What is the weather in Sokcho right now?＋
Mostly clear, +23°, feels like +26°.
Will it rain in Sokcho today?＋
Yes: 100% chance, 11 mm.
When is the best time to visit Sokcho?＋
Best time to visit — May, June, October.
Can you swim in Sokcho in summer?＋
In winter the water is around +9° — swimming is for the brave. In summer the sea warms up to +23°.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Sokcho?＋
Sunrise 05:39, sunset 19:21.
Does it snow in Sokcho in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in January, February, December.
What is the climate in Sokcho by month?＋
Summers up to +26° in August, winters around -6° in January; the wettest month is August.
Is it cold in Sokcho in winter?＋
❄️ Cold, around zero and below. A warm jacket and a hat are a must; ice is common — you'll need non-slip shoes.