Best Time to Visit Seoul: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Seoul: May, October, September, June.
- Best months for Seoul: May, October, September, June.
- Peak season is August, July, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 4.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -7°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 5°C | -5°C | 26 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 11°C | 0°C | 38 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 18°C | 6°C | 70 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 96 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 134 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 28°C | 22°C | 311 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 22°C | 254 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 123 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 54 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 12°C | 2°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 4°C | -5°C | 23 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
The best months are May, October, September, June.
When is the rainy season in Seoul?
The wettest months are July, August, June.