South Korea weather in October

Considering a trip to South Korea this October 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 October?

October in South Korea generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Pyeongchang at 18°C to warm in Changwon at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Changwon and 6°C in Pyeongchang .

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ganghwa with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Gangneung with 92 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 207 hours of sunshine in Seoul. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Korea in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Korea climate page.

Where to go in South Korea in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in South Korea on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in South Korea

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in South Korea?

Average weather in Seoul

In October Seoul generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Seoul
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27°C 
17°C 
182 hours 
128 mm 
9 days 
21°C 
9°C 
207 hours 
55 mm 
7 days 
13°C 
2°C 
155 hours 
49 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Seoul

Average weather in Busan

In October Busan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Busan
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26°C 
21°C 
172 hours 
171 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
15°C 
208 hours 
75 mm 
6 days 
17°C 
9°C 
194 hours 
52 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Busan

Average weather in Jeju

In October Jeju generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Jeju
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26°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
178 mm 
11 days 
21°C 
17°C 
178 hours 
82 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
12°C 
126 hours 
74 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Jeju

Average weather in Seogwipo

In October Seogwipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Seogwipo
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27°C 
21°C 
176 hours 
200 mm 
11 days 
22°C 
16°C 
209 hours 
90 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
11°C 
170 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Seogwipo

Average weather in Incheon

In October Incheon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Incheon
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26°C 
19°C 
202 hours 
128 mm 
8 days 
20°C 
11°C 
218 hours 
56 mm 
6 days 
13°C 
5°C 
172 hours 
53 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Incheon

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Korea.

Is October the best time to visit South Korea?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit South Korea with overall perfect weather in Seoul. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Seoul. On the other hand, the months of January, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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