Climate of Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Point-value climate at Seoul (Seoul, Korea, Republic of). Population approximately 9,796,000.
Located in Seoul, Korea, Republic of, Seoul has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 9,796,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -2.8°C / 27°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August, with rainfall varying from 23 mm / 0.9 in (January) to 328 mm / 12.9 in (July) — about 1344 mm / 52.9 in across the year. As the national capital of Korea, Republic of, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Seoul's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.8°C27°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.4°C31.3°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 4.9°C40.8°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| April | 11.9°C53.4°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| May | 17.3°C63.1°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 21.8°C71.2°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 328 mm12.9″ | — |
| August | 25.4°C77.7°F | 323 mm12.7″ | — |
| September | 20.6°C69.1°F | 150 mm5.9″ | — |
| October | 13.9°C57°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 6.5°C43.7°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| December | -0.1°C31.8°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Seoul?
Seoul does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Seoul's warmest month is August at an average of 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Seoul?
Seoul, in Seoul, Korea, Republic of, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -2.8°C / 27°F in January to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1344 mm / 52.9 in, with the wettest month being July (328 mm / 12.9 in) and the driest January (23 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Seoul in August?
The average temperature in Seoul in August is 25.4°C / 77.7°F, with rainfall of about 323 mm / 12.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Seoul?
The driest month in Seoul is January, with about 23 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -2.8°C / 27°F.
When is the wettest month in Seoul?
The wettest month in Seoul is July, with approximately 328 mm / 12.9 in of average monthly rainfall.