Seoul in August

Hottest and most humid; typhoons possible.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatBest month for walking; autumn colour.
• AprilGreatBlossoms and mild; palaces are busy.
• MayGreatWarm and dry; a good month.
• NovemberGoodCool and dry.

• SeoulHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 15 days
• Seoul and north-west, South Korea · Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, the DMZhot

  Continental: dry winters down to −15 °C (5 °F) on cold snaps, hot humid summers. Fine dust (yellow dust and pollution) peaks Mar–Apr; the monsoon runs late Jun – Jul.Continental: dry winters down to 5 °F (−15 °C) on cold snaps, hot humid summers. Fine dust (yellow dust and pollution) peaks Mar–Apr; the monsoon runs late Jun – Jul.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Han river summer

  July–August · Han river parks

  Outdoor pools and night markets on the river (check dates); the evening is the time to be outside.

• Liberation Day

  15 August · Gwanghwamun

  Public holiday; ceremonies and occasional rallies.

Crowds · South Korea overall

High

Prices · South Korea overall

High

South Korea overall: Hottest month and the typhoon season starts; Busan beaches at peak.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Seoul, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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