Warmest Cities in South Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by warmest cities

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Warmest Cities — South Korea

1 Sanji 01 59°F

2 Jeju City 01 59°F

3 Gaigeturi 01 59°F

4 Seogwipo 01 58°F

5 Busan 10 58°F

6 Geoje 20 57°F

7 Sinan 16 57°F

8 Mokpo 16 57°F

9 Haenam 16 57°F

10 Tongyeong 20 57°F

11 Gijang 10 57°F

12 Muan 16 57°F

13 Gwangyang 16 57°F

14 Kyosai 20 56°F

15 Sinhyeon 20 56°F

16 Kwangyang 16 56°F

17 Yeosu 16 56°F

18 Kimhae 20 56°F

19 Heunghae 14 56°F

20 Pohang 14 56°F

21 Naju 16 56°F

22 Masan 18 56°F

23 Ungsang 20 56°F

24 Changwon 20 56°F

25 Goseong 20 56°F

26 Miryang 20 56°F

27 Seodong 01 56°F

28 Tallang-dong 01 56°F

29 Ulsan 21 56°F

30 Puan 03 56°F

31 Namsa 03 56°F

32 Naesŏ 20 56°F

33 Wanju 03 56°F

34 Daegu 15 56°F

35 Damyang 16 55°F

36 Kimje 03 55°F

37 Beolgyo 16 55°F

38 Jangseong 16 55°F

39 Yeongam 16 55°F

40 Hwasun 16 55°F

41 Suncheon 16 55°F

42 Iksan 03 55°F

43 Gwangju 18 55°F

44 Yeonggwang 16 55°F

45 Changnyeong 20 55°F

46 Gunsan 03 55°F

47 Waegwan 14 55°F

48 Boseong 16 55°F

49 Gyeongju 14 55°F

50 Chinju 20 55°F

51 Jangheung 16 55°F

52 Hadong 20 55°F

53 Jeongeup 03 55°F

54 Eisen 14 55°F

55 Gumi 14 55°F

56 Yeonil 14 54°F

57 Yangsan 20 54°F

58 Yŏnmu 17 54°F

59 Hayang 14 54°F

60 Koch'ang 03 54°F

61 Incheon 12 54°F

62 Nonsan 17 54°F

63 Buyeo 17 54°F

64 Jeonju 03 54°F

65 Seoul 11 54°F

66 Ponggae-dong 01 54°F

67 Songgangdong 19 54°F

68 Sintansin 19 54°F

69 Ora-dong 01 54°F

70 Jenzan 14 54°F

71 Kurye 16 54°F

72 Ara-dong 01 54°F

73 Ido-dong 01 54°F

74 Daejeon 19 54°F

75 Santyoku 06 54°F

76 Gyeongsan-si 14 54°F

77 Kunwi 14 54°F

78 Mungyeong 14 54°F

79 Gangneung 06 54°F

80 Yecheon 14 53°F

81 Boryeong 17 53°F

82 Gimcheon 14 53°F

83 Gongju 17 53°F

84 Seosan 17 53°F

85 Nangen 03 53°F

86 Donghae City 06 53°F

87 Hongseong 17 53°F

88 Guri-si 13 53°F

89 Taesal-li 17 53°F

90 Seonghwan 17 53°F

91 Sokcho 06 53°F

92 Pyeongtaek 13 53°F

93 Bucheon-si 13 53°F

94 Yongsan-dong 11 53°F

95 Imsil 03 53°F

96 Goyang-si 13 53°F

97 Tangjin 17 53°F

98 Osan 13 53°F

99 Ansan-si 13 53°F

100 Hwaseong-si 13 53°F

The warmest cities in South Korea enjoy high average annual temperatures, making them attractive to those who prefer mild winters and plenty of sunshine. Sanji leads with an average annual temperature of 59°F.

Warm-climate cities are popular destinations for retirees, winter migrants, and outdoor enthusiasts. They typically offer year-round access to outdoor activities, lower heating costs, and longer growing seasons. Many have seen significant population growth in recent decades.

While warm weather is appealing, these cities may also face challenges including extreme summer heat, higher cooling costs, water scarcity, and vulnerability to hurricanes or other weather events. Many are investing in heat mitigation strategies and sustainable water management.

Did You Know?

1. Sanji's average temperature of 59°F means residents enjoy warm weather virtually year-round.
2. The warmest U.S. cities are concentrated in southern Florida, Hawaii, and the desert Southwest.
3. Warm-climate cities have seen the fastest population growth in the U.S. over the past two decades, driven by retirees and remote workers.

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