Seoul
South Korea
Local time10:21
Sunrise06:43
Sunset17:50
Elevation38 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
30°
August
Coldest month
-5°
January
Wettest month
414mm
July
Rain per year
1,419mm
Rainy days per year
80
Sunshine hours per year
2,143
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4 °C | -5.2 °C | 17 mm | 3.4 | 170 | 9.9 h |
| February | 5.4 °C | -2.9 °C | 28 mm | 3.4 | 171 | 10.8 h |
| March | 11.3 °C | 2.2 °C | 37 mm | 4.7 | 198 | 11.9 h |
| April | 18.2 °C | 8.3 °C | 73 mm | 6.6 | 206 | 13.2 h |
| May | 23.9 °C | 13.8 °C | 104 mm | 6.8 | 223 | 14.2 h |
| June | 27.9 °C | 19.0 °C | 130 mm | 7.5 | 189 | 14.7 h |
| July | 29.3 °C | 22.6 °C | 414 mm | 13.3 | 124 | 14.5 h |
| August | 30.3 °C | 23.2 °C | 348 mm | 11.8 | 156 | 13.6 h |
| September | 26.5 °C | 18.0 °C | 142 mm | 6.6 | 180 | 12.5 h |
| October | 20.5 °C | 10.9 °C | 52 mm | 5.0 | 206 | 11.3 h |
| November | 12.2 °C | 3.8 °C | 51 mm | 6.3 | 157 | 10.2 h |
| December | 4.5 °C | -3.1 °C | 23 mm | 4.3 | 163 | 9.6 h |
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Tours in Seoul
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Seoul
Day2 °C
Night-5 °C
Rain17 mm
January in Seoul: very cold, with highs of 2 °C and lows of -5 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day5 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain28 mm
February in Seoul: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Day11 °C
Night2 °C
Rain37 mm
March in Seoul: cold, with highs of 11 °C and lows of 2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
Day18 °C
Night8 °C
Rain73 mm
April in Seoul: mild, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
Day24 °C
Night14 °C
Rain104 mm
May in Seoul: mild, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
- It is one of the wettest months, with 104 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day28 °C
Night19 °C
Rain130 mm
June in Seoul: warm, with highs of 28 °C and lows of 19 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 130 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day29 °C
Night23 °C
Rain414 mm
July in Seoul: hot, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 414 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day30 °C
Night23 °C
Rain348 mm
August in Seoul: hot, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 348 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day27 °C
Night18 °C
Rain142 mm
September in Seoul: warm, with highs of 27 °C and lows of 18 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 142 mm. Bring something waterproof.
Day21 °C
Night11 °C
Rain52 mm
October in Seoul: mild, with highs of 21 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
Day12 °C
Night4 °C
Rain51 mm
November in Seoul: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Warm jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
Day5 °C
Night-3 °C
Rain23 mm
December in Seoul: very cold, with highs of 5 °C and lows of -3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
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Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
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Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
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Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
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Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
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Accessory Beanie
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Accessory Gloves
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Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
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Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
Curious facts about Seoul
- The weather is pleasant for walking around in April and in October: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- 85% of the year's rain falls between April and September.
- The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 2° in January to 30° in August.
- In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June there are 14 h 45 min of daylight a day; in December, only 9 h 36 min.
Near Seoul
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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New York City
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October: 18° / 11°
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October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
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October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
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October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
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October: 24° / 15°
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Mexico City
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October: 23° / 13°