South Korea Record High and Low Temperatures

This page tracks the highest and lowest temperatures ever officially recorded at 42 weather stations across South Korea, based on measurements dating from 1949 to 2026. Use the interactive map or the list below to see the record high and record low temperature (in Celsius) for each location, along with the date each record was set.

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Map of All Time Record High Temperatures in South Korea Record High and Low Temperatures

List of All Time Record High Temperatures in South Korea Record High and Low Temperatures

LocationTemperatureRecord Date
Andon38 °C (101 °F)July 27, 2018
Baengnyeongdo36 °C (97 °F)August 7, 1994
Busan39 °C (103 °F)August 11, 2004
Changwo39 °C (102 °F)July 20, 1994
Cheongj38 °C (101 °F)August 15, 2018
Cheorwo37 °C (98 °F)August 1, 2018
Chuncheon37 °C (99 °F)July 27, 1978
Chupungnyeong38 °C (100 °F)June 2, 1986
Daegu40 °C (104 °F)July 13, 1994
Donghae Radar39 °C (102 °F)August 18, 1983
Gangneung39 °C (103 °F)July 13, 1994
Gangneung39 °C (102 °F)July 25, 1977
Gangseo38 °C (100 °F)July 18, 1994
Gimpo39 °C (101 °F)August 3, 1959
Gunsan40 °C (103 °F)July 12, 2007
Gunsan - Kunsan AB38 °C (100 °F)June 11, 1986
Gwangju39 °C (103 °F)August 28, 2010
Incheon39 °C (102 °F)August 16, 1949
Jeju43 °C (110 °F)August 8, 1986
Jeonj39 °C (103 °F)August 2, 2006
Jinju39 °C (102 °F)July 21, 1994
Mokpo37 °C (99 °F)July 24, 1994
Mosulpo38 °C (100 °F)August 13, 1979
Pohang41 °C (105 °F)May 28, 2004
Pyeongtaek - Desiderio AAF39 °C (102 °F)August 15, 2018
Pyeongtaek - Osan Air Base39 °C (103 °F)August 15, 2018
Seogwip36 °C (97 °F)August 23, 1995
Seongnam40 °C (104 °F)August 1, 2018
Seosa40 °C (104 °F)August 24, 2006
Seoul38 °C (101 °F)July 24, 1994
Sokch38 °C (101 °F)June 18, 2004
Suwon39 °C (102 °F)July 23, 1994
Taejon38 °C (100 °F)August 13, 2004
Tongyeong42 °C (107 °F)September 9, 2003
Uljin41 °C (105 °F)August 24, 2002
Ulleungdo39 °C (103 °F)July 26, 2007
Ulsan39 °C (102 °F)August 8, 2013
Wando38 °C (100 °F)September 2, 1994
Wonju41 °C (106 °F)August 1, 2018
Yecheon40 °C (104 °F)July 19, 1981
Yeoju Range38 °C (100 °F)June 2, 1986
Yeosu37 °C (99 °F)July 20, 1994

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in South Korea?

The highest temperature ever officially recorded in South Korea was 110 °F (43 °C), set in Jeju on August 8, 1986.

What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in South Korea?

The lowest temperature ever officially recorded in South Korea was -21 °F (-29 °C), set in Cheorwo on January 16, 2001.

How many weather stations have record temperature data for South Korea?

This page includes record high and low temperature data for 42 weather stations in South Korea.

What time period do these temperature records cover?

The record highs and lows on this page span from 1949 to 2026 and are updated whenever a new station record is set.

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