South Korea

Jugwang Myeon

Jugwang-myeon is a rural-sounding locality in Gangwon-do, South Korea. It’s not a coastal city and has limited direct diving activity within the town itself. Nearby dive centers and dive sites exist within the region, and access to the coast along the East Sea/Japan Sea is feasible for day trips or short excursions. The area offers freshwater or shallow coastal options depending on the season and local infrastructure, but there isn’t a high-density diving scene in the immediate urban area. Expect modest marine activity in surrounding coastal zones and typical East Sea conditions a short drive away, suitable for local training trips or quick access to nearby oceanic sites if you travel to the broader Gangwon-do coast.

Essential information for traveling in South Korea

About South Korea

Sea
Japan Sea/East Sea, Yellow Sea, Tung Hai and No...
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Languages
KO
Demonym
South Korean
Phone prefix
+82

Practicalities

Currency
KRW
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ICN GMP PUS CJU MWX

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Jugwang-myeon

Nearby Dive Sites (11)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Jugwang-myeon

The best time to dive in Jugwang-myeon

The best months to dive in Jugwang-myeon are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (26°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-1 °C 10 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
-1 °C 6 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
5 °C 6 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 9 °C 8/10
05 - May
15 °C 13 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
22 °C 19 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
26 °C 24 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 27 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
22 °C 24 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
15 °C 19 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 16 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
2 °C 13 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

Community feedbacks

0 Reviews

Sign in to leave a review.

Sign in

There are no reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!