Best time to visit Seoul

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When is the best time to visit Seoul?

The best time to visit Seoul is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Seoul1
    Jan
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Seoul3
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Seoul10
    Mar
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Seoul17
    Apr
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Seoul23
    May
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Seoul26
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Seoul28
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Seoul29
    Aug
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Seoul25
    Sep
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Seoul20
    Oct
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Seoul11
    Nov
  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Seoul4
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Seoul?

The hottest time of year in Seoul is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Seoul?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Seoul with 358mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Seoul?

The sunniest time of year in Seoul is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 60% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for South Korea (Seoul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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