Climate and Weather of South Korea
South Korea has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are usually long, cold, and dry, while summers are very short, hot, and humid. Spring and autumn are pleasant but also short in duration. Seoul's average maximum temperature in January is 2°C, and in July, the maximum daytime temperature is about 29°C.
Rainfall and Droughts
The country generally receives sufficient rainfall, with annual precipitation rarely dropping below 760 mm. In most years, rainfall exceeds 1000 mm. However, precipitation amounts can vary from year to year. Serious droughts occur approximately once every eight years. About two-thirds of the annual precipitation falls between June and September.
Typhoon Risk
South Korea is less vulnerable to typhoons compared to neighboring countries. Only one to three typhoons can be expected per year. They usually pass over South Korea in late summer, particularly in August, bringing torrential rains.
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.