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When to visit Seoul?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–81°F in June
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (15%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Joseon PalacesMarch–May or October — Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and hanbok.
K-FoodYear-round — Korean BBQ, bibimbap, Myeongdong street food.
K-Pop & HallyuYear-round — Gangnam, HYBE, concerts and trendy districts.
Cherry BlossomsEarly April — Yeouido, palaces and Cheonggyecheon Stream.
JjimjilbangYear-round — Korean saunas, Dragon Hill Spa and Siloam.
Monthly climate data
Seoul weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 21°F | 36°F | 10% | 0.0in | 8.7h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 23°F | 41°F | 16% | 0.0in | 9.5h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 32°F | 54°F | 20% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 43°F | 64°F | 22% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 73°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 81°F | 34% | 0.2in | 11.1h | 8.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 72°F | 84°F | 56% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 52% | 0.4in | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 64°F | 77°F | 31% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 48°F | 64°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 36°F | 54°F | 20% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 23°F | 37°F | 15% | 0.0in | 8.4h | 4.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°F, 23% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 29°F, 47% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 18°F, 25% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 3°F, 14% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 34% rainy days and 27°F.
December is the wettest month with 15% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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