Post by tij on Apr 17, 2019 20:05:00 GMT -5
Let's rate Korea! (both North and South)
For me, while the peninsula is mostly too continental for my preference, I still can appreciate other aspects of its climate, including its crisp autumns and good winter sunshine compared to other temperate zone locales (especially if winters are harsher, I would prefer additional sunshine). Korea also tends to be lusher than nearby Northern China during the transition seasons, but it still has less winter precipitation than optimal for the most part, unlike Japan (but to its credit, it is sunnier as well),. For its degree of continentality, Seoul's records are actually fairly mild, milder actually than many oceanic climates located away from the coast... heat waves and severe weather seem like less of an issue than in the US continental climates. For me, not counting Ulleungdo which has more winter precipitation and moderation, Sokcho seems like a decent option, although summers are still somewhat too wet, gloomy, and muggy, and winters are still a bit too dry and cold-- a solid B though overall. The worst climates are probably those in northern North Korea like Hyesan with severe winters, although summers are pleasant there-- Korea's warmer places like Jeju remain pleasant outside of the summer/Sept.
Overall, I believe the region deserves a C/C- climatically, avoiding a lower score due to these positive characteristics aforementioned.
Cadeau thoughts from someone who has resided in Seoul?
For me, while the peninsula is mostly too continental for my preference, I still can appreciate other aspects of its climate, including its crisp autumns and good winter sunshine compared to other temperate zone locales (especially if winters are harsher, I would prefer additional sunshine). Korea also tends to be lusher than nearby Northern China during the transition seasons, but it still has less winter precipitation than optimal for the most part, unlike Japan (but to its credit, it is sunnier as well),. For its degree of continentality, Seoul's records are actually fairly mild, milder actually than many oceanic climates located away from the coast... heat waves and severe weather seem like less of an issue than in the US continental climates. For me, not counting Ulleungdo which has more winter precipitation and moderation, Sokcho seems like a decent option, although summers are still somewhat too wet, gloomy, and muggy, and winters are still a bit too dry and cold-- a solid B though overall. The worst climates are probably those in northern North Korea like Hyesan with severe winters, although summers are pleasant there-- Korea's warmer places like Jeju remain pleasant outside of the summer/Sept.
Overall, I believe the region deserves a C/C- climatically, avoiding a lower score due to these positive characteristics aforementioned.
Cadeau thoughts from someone who has resided in Seoul?
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