Socheongdo

Island Incheon island near North Korea, strategic border outpost

Western island in Incheon reached by scheduled ferry; draws birdwatchers, anglers and hikers to coastal cliffs, grasslands and a small lighthouse.

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Socheongdo
37.7750, 124.7528

How to Get to Socheongdo #

Regular ferries connect Socheongdo with Incheon and nearby ports-check the Incheon port timetable for times and seasonal variations.

Tips for Visiting Socheongdo #

  • Ferries run from Incheon and nearby ports-check seasonal schedules and bring ID for vehicle ferries.
  • The island is popular with day-trippers for seafood restaurants-arrive early to avoid queues.
  • Walk the coastal paths to find quieter coves away from the main harbour.

Best Time to Visit Socheongdo #

Best across late spring to early autumn for comfortable sea weather and active ferry services from the Incheon area.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 22-30°C
Sea swimming and seafood are the attraction; ferry traffic is highest.
Spring-Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 10-22°C
Pleasant weather for coastal walks and cycling; less crowded than midsummer.

Weather & Climate near Socheongdo #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (783 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 25°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 26°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
18° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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