Best time to visit Bokwang Phoenix Park

The climate in Bokwang Phoenix Park through the year

When to go

Bokwang Phoenix Park scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and September–October, peaking at 82 out of 100 in May. A typical May day reaches 21°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 55 % of the time. January, April and July–August are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–63. The lowest score is in March (45), when days are cool at around 8°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a August day (27°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a January day (−1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: July–September bring 57 % of the year’s 1,460 mm.

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Bokwang Phoenix Park scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): May and September–October, up to 76
• City break (15–25 °C): April–June and September–October, up to 87
• Hiking (10–22 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 85
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–June and September–November, up to 94

How it compares

Of the 48 destinations Eddigo covers in South Korea, Bokwang Phoenix Park is the 2nd coolest over the year and the 15th wettest. It has 4 months with a good score, against 5 for a typical destination in the country. In May, when Bokwang Phoenix Park scores 82, Jeongseon Alpine Centre (28 km away) scores 81 and Yongpyong Resort (33 km away) scores 80. In March, when Bokwang Phoenix Park is at its lowest, Jinju scores 70 and lies 270 km away. See where to go in May for the best destinations that month.