Deogyusan National Park Park
Mountain national park in South Korea, popular hiking
Deogyusan National Park centers on Deogyusan peak and the Muju ski area, with pine forests, clear streams and temple sites; visitors hike trails, ride chairlifts and visit Baekyangsa temple across seasons.
Deogyusan National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Deogyusan National Park#
Deogyusan National Park is accessible by regional bus and car from provincial cities in North Jeolla Province. The nearest train station is in Muju or nearby county towns; from there local buses or taxis reach park entrances.
Tips for Visiting Deogyusan National Park#
- For autumn foliage and the maple-leaf festival colors, visit in late October to early November.
- Take the cable car or use the park's marked hiking trails to reach scenic viewpoints; some trails close in heavy snow.
Best Time to Visit Deogyusan National Park#
Deogyusan National Park is best known for its autumn colors and pleasant summer hiking; winter opens up ski areas but brings snow, when some trails are closed.
Weather & Climate near Deogyusan National Park#
Deogyusan National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1498 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -1° | -10° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - 1° | -9° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | -4° - 6° | -3° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 14° | 6° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 12° - 22° | 17° | 204 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 17° - 24° | 20° | 348 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.1h |
| August | Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 280 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 154 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 4° - 15° | 8° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Acceptable | -2° - 8° | 1° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Poor | -8° - 2° | -7° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |