Yongi is almost the size of Seoul and consists of highly urbanized and semi-urbanized districts. Yongin is very close to Seoul, and it takes about 30-40 minutes to go to and from Seoul in many areas. In this article, we’ll be discussing what you need to know about Yongin weather (날씨), as well as tourist spots you have to visit when you’re there.

Weather In Yongin

Due to its inland location, Yongin has quite a humid climate. The annual average temperature is 11.6°C, the average temperature in January is -3.1°C, the average temperature in August is 25.1°C, and the average annual precipitation is 1300 mm. The hottest months in Yongin are June, July, August, and September. Most rainfall occurs between July and August. January and December are very dry. 

The best time to travel to Yongin, South Korea is from May to October. During this period, temperatures are warm and there is less precipitation. Yongin averages 29°C in August and 5°C in January. The water temperature can reach a maximum of 28°C, and in other months it can reach a maximum of 14°C.

What To Visit In Yongin

• Everland Theme Park

Everland is the largest theme park in South Korea with an area of ​​about 1.2 million square meters. You can explore the park's different themed areas, where you'll find a variety of attractions on display. Apart from the main attractions, Everland also includes a zoo and water park called Caribbean Bay. Everland also hosts the Tulip Festival every March to April. During the festival, visitors can enjoy spring attractions such as Everland's popular photo spot "Magic Tree", which seems to have been moved from the French flower market "Aesop Umbrella Street". Plus, there are special shows for everyone, such as musicals and parades.

• Korean Folk Village

Yongin Korean Folk Village is the largest of its kind in Korea. The Folk Village is a complete village built in the style of the Joseon Dynasty, where visitors can travel through time and space and witness ancient customs, performances, crafts, and food. You can stroll through the village and mingle with historical figures, and watch workers demonstrate their craftsmanship and carpentry skills. The architecture ranges from aristocratic-style to commoner-style Hanok. Due to the variety of architectural types, many historical dramas and movies have been filmed here. Walking the alleys on a good day is like walking in a K-drama set. This space is more than just a park, the Korean Folk Village also organizes traditional performances as well as other types of cultural events. Therefore, time spent at the Folk Village can be both fun and educational for all ages.

• Yongin Daejanggeum Park

Yongin Daejanggeum Park offers TV fans a glimpse into the filming locations of many popular Korean dramas. Established in 2005, the park covers an area of ​​165,000 square meters. Opened to the public in 2011, the site includes well-preserved sets, including reconstructions of the Three Kingdoms of Joseon and Joseon Dynasty buildings. You can also have a professional photoshoot in royal attire while you’re there.

• Beomnyunsa Temple

Famous for the origin of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva prayer. The temple is built in the traditional Hanok style, and the main hall is designed in a special shape to convey the wisdom of Buddha. The temple is thought to have been built with red pine trees from Mt. Baekdu, the highest mountain on the Korean peninsula that is currently located in North Korea. The Buddha statue of Shakyamuni is enshrined in the hall, which is made of granite weighing 53 tons, which is three times larger than the stone-wide Seokguram Buddha statue.