South Korea Weather by Month – Climate & Best Time to Visit

South Korea in January

In January the weather in South Korea ranges from less favorable in Seoul to mixed in Daegu. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Pyeongchang with 1°C (34°F) to low in Seogwipo with 9°C (48°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in South Korea. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in January here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in February

In February the weather in South Korea ranges from less favorable in Busan to mixed in Seoul. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Pyeongchang to 11°C (52°F) in Changwon.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in February here.

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perfect weather

pleasant

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in February: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in March

In March the weather in South Korea ranges from less favorable in Incheon to good in Busan. The temperatures range from low in Anmyeon with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Changwon with 15°C (59°F).

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in March here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

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poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in April

In April the weather in South Korea ranges from mixed in Jeju to excellent in Gyeongju. The temperatures range from moderate in Anmyeon with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Daegu with 21°C (70°F).

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in April here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

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poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in May

In May the weather in South Korea ranges from very good in Busan to excellent in Seoul. The temperatures range from pleasant in Anmyeon with 19°C (66°F) to high in Daegu with 26°C (79°F).

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in May here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in June

In June the weather in South Korea ranges from mixed in Jeju to very good in Seoul. June is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Geoje to 29°C (84°F) in Daegu.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in June here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in June: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in June: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in July

In July the weather in South Korea ranges from less favorable in Seoul to good in Jeju. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Gangneung with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Daegu with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in July here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in July: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in July: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in August

In August the weather in South Korea ranges from less favorable in Seoul to very good in Jeju. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Gangneung with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Daegu with 32°C (90°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in South Korea. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in August here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in September

In September the weather in South Korea ranges from mixed in Seogwipo to very good in Seoul. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Gangneung to 28°C (82°F) in Gwangju.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in September here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in September: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in September: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in October

In October the weather in South Korea ranges from very good in Pyeongchang to excellent in Seoul. The temperatures range from pleasant in Pyeongchang with 18°C (64°F) to high in Changwon with 23°C (73°F).

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in October here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in November

In November the weather in South Korea ranges from mixed in Seoul to good in Busan. The temperatures range from low in Pyeongchang with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Seogwipo with 17°C (63°F).

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in November here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in November: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in November: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea in December

In December the weather in South Korea ranges from less favorable in Seoul to good in Gimhae. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Pyeongchang to 12°C (54°F) in Seogwipo.

Find more detailed climate information for South Korea in December here.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

South Korea Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

South Korea in January

South Korea in February

South Korea in March

South Korea in April

South Korea in May

South Korea in June

South Korea in July

South Korea in August

South Korea in September

South Korea in October

South Korea in November

South Korea in December

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