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South Korea

Seoul

Joseon palaces and hanok lanes, Gwangjang Market's street food, Namsan's tower views, nights out in Hongdae and Myeongdong, and city-wall hikes on Inwangsan and Bukhansan.

Best time to visit Seoul

Best months: Nov–Mar

• Jan

  Best time

  2° / -6°C · 17 mm rain · Quiet

  Bitterly cold and dry; good for skiing trips and winter festivals.

• Feb

  Best time

  5° / -3°C · 28 mm rain · Moderate

  Still freezing; Seollal (Lunar New Year, 17 Feb 2026) empties the city as many shops close.

• Mar

  Best time

  11° / 2°C · 37 mm rain · Moderate

  Thawing, with spring yellow dust and fine-dust days.

• Apr

  Good

  18° / 8°C · 73 mm rain · Busy

  Cherry blossom peaks in early April (Yeouido, Seokchon Lake), drawing crowds.

• May

  Rainy

  24° / 14°C · 104 mm rain · Busy

  Warm, sunny and lively, with Buddha's Birthday lantern festivals.

• Jun

  Rainy

  28° / 19°C · 130 mm rain · Moderate

  Getting hot; the jangma monsoon arrives late in the month.

• Jul

  Rainy

  29° / 22°C · 414 mm rain · Moderate

  Peak monsoon with heavy downpours and high humidity.

• Aug

  Rainy

  30° / 23°C · 348 mm rain · Moderate

  Hot and wet; Korean summer holidays fill beaches more than Seoul.

• Sep

  Rainy

  26° / 18°C · 142 mm rain · Moderate

  Clearing skies; Chuseok (around 24–26 Sep 2026) brings travel rushes and palace events.

• Oct

  Good

  20° / 11°C · 52 mm rain · Busy

  Crisp and clear with autumn leaves starting; the best weather of the year.

• Nov

  Best time

  12° / 4°C · 51 mm rain · Moderate

  Fall foliage in early November, then quickly colder.

• Dec

  Best time

  4° / -3°C · 23 mm rain · Moderate

  Cold; Christmas lights in Myeongdong and Cheonggyecheon.

Typical averages, not a forecast. Weather: en.wikipedia.org.