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South Korea Climate & Weather

South Korea is known to have four distinct seasons with winters being very long, cold and for the most part dry. From late November to mid-March, its freezing in the north, though milder in the south they still get frost on the ground at night. The sun often shines but doest resinate any heat. Snowfalls are relatively rare and not abundant, but they do get some every now and then. Especially on the mountain tops. Also, a cold and dry wind often blows and because of this winter is colder on the west coast than on the east coast. 
The summers on the other hand are fairly short but hot and humid. From June to August, its hot, humid, and rainy. High humidity makes the heat sweltering, especially in July and August. Rainfall can be heavy especially in July and August. Two thirds of the annual rainfall occur in summer. However, between periods of bad weather, there can also be sunny days, which may be hot. For the most part, South Korea usually has a decent amount of rainfall. Ranging from 75-100 centimeters in a given year. Droughts are known to occur roughly once every 8 years. If you are looking to visit South Korea the best times to go are in the spring and fall, especially May and October. In addition, if you decide to go in the fall you will have the chance to see the leaves changing colors in the national forest.

For more information visit: http://www.wordtravels.com/Travelguide/Countries/South+Korea/Climate 
visit: https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine-in-South-Korea

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