Suwon
City in South Korea
Suwon is a city in South Korea with a population of about 1.2 million people. Located 31 km from the capital, Seoul, it attracts visitors to its UNESCO-designated Hwaseong Fortress and the Suwon World Cup Stadium.
What to see
The primary historical site is the Hwaseong Fortress, which holds UNESCO recognition. For sports and architecture, the city also features the Suwon World Cup Stadium.
When to go
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather. In April and May, daily highs range from 16 °C to 22 °C with moderate rainfall. October is also mild, with a high of 18 °C and low of 9 °C. Summer months are hot and wet, particularly July and August, which see daily highs of 28 °C and significant rainfall on about 18 days each month. Winters are cold, with January temperatures dropping as low as -8 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport, located 36 km from Suwon.
Top sights in Suwon
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 357 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 9 | 2 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 24 | 46 | 69 | 93 | 125 | 357 | 294 | 160 | 47 | 46 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Suwon (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.