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tell you, Korea has four distinct seasons.
The summers are very hot and humid, while
the winters are cold and dry. Spring and autumn,
which finish far too quickly, provide a welcome
relief from the extremes of summer and winter.
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Generally, spring starts in March and lasts
until May.
This is the season during which all the plants
and flowers bloom.
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Summer lasts from June till August.
During the summer, temperatures range from
28 to 34 degrees Celsius.
There are many beaches and bays throughout
Korea. Regardless of your location, the sea
is usually no more than two hours away by
car.
Many people enjoy water sports, such as swimming,
water-skiing, wind surfing and jet-skiing.
The rainy season (changma)
starts in late July and lasts through to mid-August.
During this period, flooding in lower areas
is common. Don't go anywhere without an umbrella
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Autumn starts in September and lasts until
November.
Autumn is the most beautiful season, and many
people go to the mountains to enjoy the wonderful
scenery.
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Winter starts in December and lasts until
February.
Winter is commonly referred to as the 'ski
season,' as skiing is a popular sport in Korea.
Winter temperatures range between -10 and
5 degrees Celsius, making Korea particularly
well suited for skiing.
There are many ski resorts located near Seoul,
often no more than one or two hours away by
car.
Even though the average snowfall during the
season is abundant (1m per month), artificial
snowmaking facilities are installed on all
slopes. |
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