What wetsuit do you need in South Korea?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 15 coastal cities in South Korea.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan | 13.7°C Feb | 27.0°C Aug | nothing |
| Incheon | 3.6°C Feb | 25.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Ulsan | 13.9°C Feb | 26.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Hwaseong-si | 3.9°C Feb | 25.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Jeju City | 14.2°C Mar | 28.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Yeosu | 9.1°C Feb | 26.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Gunsan | 5.3°C Feb | 27.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Gangneung | 9.4°C Feb | 25.7°C Aug | nothing |
| Gijang | 13.8°C Feb | 27.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Boryeong | 5.4°C Feb | 26.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Sokcho | 8.7°C Feb | 25.8°C Aug | nothing |
| Seosan | 5.2°C Feb | 26.1°C Aug | nothing |
| Santyoku | 11.1°C Feb | 25.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Gaigeturi | 13.6°C Mar | 28.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Jumunjin | 9.4°C Feb | 25.7°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in South Korea →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from