Weather by month in South Korea

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in South Korea over the year. What is the best time to visit South Korea?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in South Korea over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in South Korea ranges from poor in Seoul to unpleasant in Daegu. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Pyeongchang with 1°C to low in Seogwipo with 9°C. 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.

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In February the weather in South Korea ranges from poor in Busan to unpleasant in Seoul. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C in Pyeongchang to 11°C in Changwon.

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In March the weather in South Korea ranges from poor in Incheon to tolerable in Busan. The temperatures range from low in Anmyeon with 9°C to moderate in Changwon with 15°C.

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In April the weather in South Korea ranges from unpleasant in Jeju to perfect in Gyeongju. The temperatures range from moderate in Anmyeon with 14°C to pleasant in Daegu with 21°C.

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In May the weather in South Korea ranges from pleasant in Busan to perfect in Seoul. The temperatures range from pleasant in Anmyeon with 19°C to high in Daegu with 26°C.

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In June the weather in South Korea ranges from unpleasant in Jeju to pleasant in Seoul. June is a summer month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C in Geoje to 29°C in Daegu.

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

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In August the weather in South Korea ranges from poor in Seoul to pleasant in Jeju. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Gangneung with 27°C to very high in Daegu with 32°C. 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.

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In September the weather in South Korea ranges from unpleasant in Seogwipo to pleasant in Seoul. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C in Gangneung to 28°C in Gwangju.

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In October the weather in South Korea ranges from pleasant in Pyeongchang to perfect in Seoul. The temperatures range from pleasant in Pyeongchang with 18°C to high in Changwon with 23°C.

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In November the weather in South Korea ranges from unpleasant in Seoul to tolerable in Busan. The temperatures range from low in Pyeongchang with 11°C to moderate in Seogwipo with 17°C.

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In December the weather in South Korea ranges from poor in Seoul to tolerable in Gimhae. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C in Pyeongchang to 12°C in Seogwipo.

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