Travel Planning
🇰🇷 South Korea
Best Time to Visit Seoul
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Seoul, South Korea.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
-1.8°C · 18mm
Score 52
February Shoulder
1.2°C · 28mm
Score 58
March Shoulder
6.4°C · 38mm
Score 69
April Shoulder
12.8°C · 70mm
Score 82
May Best
18.6°C · 104mm
Score 92
June Best
23.2°C · 138mm
Score 86
July Avoid
25.4°C · 422mm
Score -3
August Avoid
26.6°C · 390mm
Score 4
September Shoulder
22.0°C · 156mm
Score 83
October Best
15.4°C · 49mm
Score 87
November Shoulder
7.8°C · 50mm
Score 72
December Shoulder
0.2°C · 20mm
Score 56
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Seoul? +
By comfort score, May is the best month to visit Seoul (score: 92). Expect average temperatures of 18.6°C and 104mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Seoul? +
July sees the heaviest rainfall in Seoul (422mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Seoul like in summer? +
Summer in Seoul averages 25.1°C with 317mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.
04 What is Seoul like in winter? +
Winter averages -0.1°C with 22mm per month. Bring heavy winter clothing.
05 What should I pack for Seoul? +
A compact umbrella or rain jacket is essential year-round. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Seoul? +
Peak season falls in May, October, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, April, November.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01