Weather in October in South Korea
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.
Temperatures
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 .
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in South Korea?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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