When to go · South Korea
Best Time to Visit South Korea
South Korea is best in May, September and March. It's a four-season country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
Go now
May, September, March
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, October, June
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
July, December
Wettest is August (353mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across South Korea. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
South Korea month by month
Normals for Seoul, South Korea's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | -8° | ok | |
| February | 5° | -5° | ok | |
| March | 13° | 1° | go now | |
| April | 18° | 7° | ok | |
| May | 22° | 11° | go now | |
| June | 26° | 18° | ok | |
| July | 30° | 23° | think twice | |
| August | 28° | 22° | ok | |
| September | 26° | 17° | go now | |
| October | 18° | 9° | ok | |
| November | 12° | 2° | ok | |
| December | 3° | -6° | think twice |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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