Seoul

Seoul · South Korea · 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 02:59 (UTC+9).

Best time to go

Apr–May, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

ICN · Seoul

Good for

old stones and real towns eating extremely well the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

April May September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High0 to 32°C32 to 90°F Rain0 to 340mm0 to 13.4in

April · high 60°F · rain 2.3in · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Seoul month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
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

Good to know

Currency: KRW · won
Language: Korean
Plug: C, F
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

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 mid-range.

What sort of trip is Seoul good for?

Seoul is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.