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Sokcho weather in October: what to wear and pack

October is a month with average rainfall in Sokcho. On average it rains on 6 of 31 days, with highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F).

Trip rating: Great (88/100) · Best months: May–June and October

20°C (67°F)High

11°C (52°F)Low

6Rainy days

114 mmRainfall

63%Humidity

19°C (67°F)Sea

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 3 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Sokcho in October

Long sleeves and a light jacket or cardigan.

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

About 3 fewer rainy days than September. Daytime highs fall to 13°C (56°F) in November.

Better weather elsewhere in Korea in October

Daegu in October — 2 fewer rainy days, 2°c warmer (4 rainy days, high 22°C (71°F))
Busan in October — 2 fewer rainy days, 3°c warmer (4 rainy days, high 23°C (73°F))
Gyeongju in October — 2°c warmer (5 rainy days, high 22°C (71°F))

Will it rain on your travel dates?

Pick your arrival and departure dates. We look up the same dates over the last 30 years.

Public holidays in October 2026

Oct 3 — National Foundation Day
Oct 5 — Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
Oct 9 — Hangul 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 6:33, sunset 17:48 on October 15 (local time) — about 11 h 15 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 90, 1996–2025 daily records. Sea temperature: ERA5 (Copernicus), daily mean just offshore. How we calculate