South Korea weather in August
Considering a trip to South Korea this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in South Korea in August?
August in South Korea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation. August is a summer month.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Gangneung at 27°C to very warm in Daegu at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Daegu and 22°C in Gangneung. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in South Korea. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Jeju with an average of 175 mm to heavy rainfall in Pocheon with 291 mm. The city Seoul usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Korea in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Korea climate page.
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Average weather in Seoul
In August Seoul generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Korea.
Is August the best time to visit South Korea?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to South Korea with often poor weather in Seoul.
Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Seoul. The weather in January, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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