Best time to visit South Korea

The best time to visit South Korea (Seoul) is in May based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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Top South Korea destinations

Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in South Korea. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

• 13
  Busan
• 10
  Jeju
• 3
  Cheongju
• 1
  Seoul

All South Korea destinations

• Busan
• Cheongju
• Daegu
• Donghae
• Gyeongju
• Jeju
• Mokpo
• Seoul
• Sokcho

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The weather guide for South Korea (Seoul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm)  |  Imperial (°F / inches)

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South Korea weather overview

South Korea occupies the southern end of a mountainous peninsular and experiences very cold winters for its latitude. The harshest winter conditions prevail from December to February. Spring and autumn months are mild and fairly dry while summers are hot and very rainy, particularly in July and August. Rain can fall at any time of year.

What to pack for South Korea weather

In the summer, take light clothing and a raincoat, put in warmer clothes for spring and autumn trips and pack very heavy clothes for the winter months when icy winds can send temperatures plunging well below freezing point.

More about South Korea

Explore our complete guide to South Korea with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for South Korea.

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South Korea travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to South Korea with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Holidays to South Korea

	Mercury Holidays
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Tours to South Korea

	Wendy Wu Tours
	G Adventures
	TourRadar

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Flights to South Korea

	Virgin Atlantic
	Emirates
	KAYAK
	Cathay Pacific
	Singapore Airlines
	Etihad Airways
	AirAsia
	Air France
	Qatar Airways
	KLM
	eDreams
	Air India
	Kiwi.com
	Turkish Airlines

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Hotels in South Korea

	Hilton
	IHG
	Marriott
	Priceline
	Hotels.com
	Booking.com
	Agoda
	ALL
	Trivago

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Accommodation in South Korea

	VRBO
	Hostelworld

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Things to do in South Korea

	Get Your Guide
	Airbnb
	Klook
	Tiqets
	Viator

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Car hire in South Korea

	KAYAK
	Carrentals.co.uk
	Sixt

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Ferries in South Korea

Direct Ferries

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Money transfers to South Korea

Wise.com

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Airport taxis for South Korea

	Hoppa
	Shuttle Direct

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eSIMs for South Korea

	Amigo
	Airalo
	Holafly
	Roamless

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South Korea travel deals

Check out the latest deals, discount codes and special offers on holidays, flights, hotels and more for South Korea in 2026/2027. Pay low deposits and save with last minute holidays, early bird offers and free kids places where available.

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South Korea travel guidance

Check the latest travel guidance and advice on visiting South Korea from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

• UK traveller advice for South Korea - UK FCDO
• Irish traveller advice for South Korea - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
• Canadian travel advice for South Korea - Government of Canada
• US travel advisories for South Korea - US Department of State
• Safe travel advisories for South Korea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
• Smarter traveller advice for South Korea - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around South Korea.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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South Korea travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to South Korea with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

• Vaccines & medicines for South Korea - CDC
• Health & vaccinations for South Korea - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
• How to stay safe & healthy in South Korea - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in South Korea, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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South Korea travel features

Do you want to learn more about South Korea? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in South Korea.

We don't currently have any travel features on South Korea. Discover more about holiday destinations around the world with this selection of general travel articles.

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South Korea FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to South Korea including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

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