Weather Guide

Seoul, South Korea Average Monthly Weather

Weather score43Mixed annual avg

Best months: September, June, August

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 17°C, sunshine averages 6.4h per day, and rainfall totals about 1343mm. Sea temperatures average 13°C across the year.

Seoul, South Korea, South Korea travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

17°C

Rain

1343mm

Annual total

Sun

6.4h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

43

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 358mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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July29°C average high

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

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

July358mm average rain

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

Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December

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

July5.5 hours average sun

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

Brightest monthsApril to June

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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July20°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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July47 weather score

July sits close to Seoul's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune and September

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

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