South Korea weather in August
Are you planning a trip to South Korea in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in South Korea in August?
August in South Korea generally has temperatures ranging from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures vary from warm in Gangneung at 27°C (80°F) to very warm in Daegu at 32°C (89°F). On average, August is the warmest month of the year in South Korea. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August varies from heavy rainfall in Jeju with an average of 175mm (6.9 inches) to heavy rainfall in Pocheon with 291mm (11 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 154 hours of sunshine in Seoul during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our South Korea climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of South Korea in August, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Seoul
In August Seoul generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Busan
In August Busan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jeju
In August Jeju generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Seogwipo
In August Seogwipo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Incheon
In August Incheon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to go to South Korea?
In our opinion August is not the best time to visit South Korea with commonly poor weather in Seoul.
On average the best time to visit South Korea is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Seoul.
The worst months are January, July, August and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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