Seoul in March

Cold mornings; yellow dust on some days.

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

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

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

• SeoulHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Seoul and north-west, South Korea · Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, the DMZsmoke haze

  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.

• Independence Movement Day

  1 March · Tapgol Park, Gwanghwamun

  Ceremonies and flags; a public holiday.

• Fine and yellow dust season

  March to May · Whole city

  Some days the air quality index is unhealthy: move outdoor plans and wear a KF94 mask.

Crowds · South Korea overall

Medium

Prices · South Korea overall

Medium

South Korea overall: Cold start, fine dust peaks; cherry blossom reaches Jeju and Busan late in the month.

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

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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