Seoul
Palaces with mountains directly behind them, a night market on every other street, and a city that simply does not stop.
The best time to visit Seoul is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 13:04 (UTC+9).
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The year at a glance
April · high 15°C · rain 59mm · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | 27mm1.1in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 5°C40°F | 18mm0.7in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 11°C51°F | 51mm2.0in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 15°C60°F | 59mm2.3in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 20°C69°F | 108mm4.3in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C76°F | 163mm6.4in | 14.7h14.7h | |
| July | 28°C82°F | 238mm9.4in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| August | 28°C83°F | 333mm13.1in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 25°C77°F | 183mm7.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C65°F | 66mm2.6in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 12°C53°F | 72mm2.8in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 4°C38°F | 26mm1.0in | 9.6h9.6h |
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When is the best time to visit Seoul?
The best time to visit Seoul is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).
How warm does Seoul get?
Typical daytime highs in Seoul are Mar–May 16°C (60°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 4°C (38°F).
Is Seoul expensive?
On the ground, Seoul is middling.
What sort of trip is Seoul good for?
Seoul is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Seoul?
The wettest month in Seoul is August at 333mm (13.1in), the driest February at 18mm (0.7in), with a monthly average of 112mm (4.4in).
What plug do I need for Seoul?
Seoul uses type C, F sockets at 220 V.
