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Coldest sea temperature in South Korea in February

Where the sea is coolest across South Korea during February, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Haeundae Beach (Busan, South Korea) is the coolest at around 12°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Haeundae Beach
    Busan · South Korea · Sea of Japan
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    12°C
    February average
  2. 2
    Gyeongpo Beach
    Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    12°C
    February average
  3. 3
    Naksan Beach
    Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    12°C
    February average
  4. 4
    Mangsang Beach
    Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    12°C
    February average
  5. 5
    Sokcho Beach
    Gangwon · South Korea · Sea of Japan
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    12°C
    February average
  6. 6
    Eurwangni Beach
    Incheon · South Korea · Yellow Sea
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    12°C
    February average
  7. 7
    Hyeopjae Beach
    Jeju · South Korea · East China Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    February average
  8. 8
    Jungmun Beach
    Jeju · South Korea · East China Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    February average

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South Korea in February — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in South Korea in February?
Haeundae Beach in South Korea has the coldest sea in South Korea in February, averaging about 12.0 °C. Gyeongpo Beach (12.0 °C) and Naksan Beach are the next coolest.
How many beaches in South Korea are warm enough to swim in February?
None of the top 8 ranked beaches in South Korea reach 22 °C in February, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these February sea temperatures calculated?
Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical February rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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