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South Korea

Climate & seasons

When to go to South Korea?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • October

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 2° 4° 12° 18° 22° 26° 29° 29° 25° 18° 12° 3°
Rain (mm) 21 25 68 72 109 159 307 243 201 76 50 34
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature April Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature October
City sightseeing City sightseeing March City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing October City sightseeing November
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

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Before you go to South Korea

Data checked on 16/09/2026

Plugs and power

220V 60 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Police
119
Ambulance
119
Fire brigade

Tipping

Tipping is not part of Korean culture: not in restaurants, taxis or hotels. Leaving change can even cause embarrassment; a thank-you is enough.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Chuseok
  2. National Foundation Day
  3. Hangul Day
  4. Christmas Day
  5. New Year's Day
  6. Lunar New Year

In depth

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