October weather forecast
Sokcho, South Korea

October brings the full force of autumn to Sokcho, South Korea, and temperatures slip to more comfortable levels. As the foliage begins to change color, rainfall reduces significantly to 89mm (3.5"), marking a sudden shift from the preceding month's soaking rains. Daylight hours and sunshine duration decrease, corresponding with the mellowing temperature. The transition in humidity from early autumn to late autumn is prominent, indicating the imminent winter. The transition from October to November brings further reduced temperatures, rainfall, and humidity.

Temperature

The start of October in Sokcho, South Korea, involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F) in September to a comfortable 19.4°C (66.9°F). The mean low-temperature during October nights in Sokcho, South Korea, is a cool 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 65.3%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout October, 89mm (3.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.1 rainfall days, and 1402mm (55.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature is 18.7°C (65.7°F).
Note: For the majority of people, swimming in water at 18.7°C (65.7°F) is not enjoyable. The challenge of controlling breathing escalates as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Sokcho, South Korea, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Sokcho, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:27 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Sokcho is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Sokcho is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.