Janggyeong Panjeon of Haeinsa
South Korea UNESCO World Heritage Site
Janggyeong Panjeon of Haeinsa is a Buddhist temple and temple complex located in South Gyeongsang. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains National Treasures of South Korea. It is the 45th most looked-up sight in South Korea on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months are December, January, and February, with rainfall between about 29 mm and 54 mm. The wettest period is from June to September, with July and August seeing over 420 mm of rain. Temperatures vary, with January having a low of about -9 °C and a high of about 0 °C, while July and August have highs of about 25 °C and lows of about 18 °C.
The site is 219 km from Seoul. Daegu International Airport is the nearest airport, located 51 km away. Visitors can also visit Daegu iM Bank Park, which is 45 km from the temple complex.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is July, with about 429 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -7 | -3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 54 | 78 | 110 | 133 | 243 | 429 | 428 | 248 | 63 | 53 | 29 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
