Weather Guide

South Korea Average Monthly Weather

Weather score44Mixed annual avg

Best months: August, September, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 17°C, sunshine averages 6.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 1312mm. Sea temperatures average 13°C across the year.

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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

17°C

Rain

1312mm

Annual total

Sun

6.3h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

44

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 272mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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July28°C average high

July is one of South Korea's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July272mm average rain

July is one of South Korea's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

July5.8 hours average sun

July is below South Korea's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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July18°C average sea

July sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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July53 weather score

July scores above South Korea's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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