Best Time to Visit South Korea
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Korea, Republic of.
Korea, Republic of does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around August (26.1°C / 79°F) and January (16.8 mm / 0.7 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers October–April, while the wetter half runs through May–September. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from -1.9°C / 28.6°F in January to 26.1°C / 79°F in August, and monthly rainfall from 16.8 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 414.4 mm / 16.3 in (July). Korea, Republic of's climate is broadly strongly continental. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Korea, Republic of can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 14.8°C58.6°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| March | 5.6°C42.1°F | 36.9 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | 7.2°C45°F | 52.5 mm2.1″ | — |
No month in Korea, Republic of fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Korea, Republic of?
Korea, Republic of doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~16.8 mm / 0.7 in) and August (warmest, 26.1°C / 79°F). Regional variation within Korea, Republic of can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Korea, Republic of?
The rainy season in Korea, Republic of runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 78 mm / 3.1 in. The wettest single month is July, averaging 414.4 mm / 16.3 in.
What is the dry season in Korea, Republic of?
The drier half of the year in Korea, Republic of covers October–April, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 78 mm / 3.1 in. The driest single month is January with about 16.8 mm / 0.7 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Korea, Republic of?
The least comfortable months for travel in Korea, Republic of — based on our climate data — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are Korea, Republic of's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 414.4 mm / 16.3 in in July, and temperatures bottom out at -1.9°C / 28.6°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Korea, Republic of?
Shoulder-season months in Korea, Republic of — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include April, May, October. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.