South Korea in July

Monsoon rain then heat; summer holidays fill beaches and Jeju.

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• OctoberGreatClear skies, autumn colour in the mountains, festivals everywhere; Chuseok falls here some years.
• AprilGreatCherry blossom in Seoul and Gyeongju early in the month; dust days still happen.
• MayGreatWarm and dry; Buddha's Birthday lanterns and Children's Day crowds.
• NovemberGoodColour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.

• Seoul and north-west · Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, the DMZrainy

  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.

• Busan and south-east coast · Busan, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Ulsanrainy

  Milder winters than Seoul, rarely below freezing; typhoons most likely Aug–Sep and ferries to Japan stop when they pass.

• Jeju · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasanrainy

  Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.

• Gangwon mountains and east coast · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangrainy

  Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.

• Gangwon: East coast (Sokcho, Gangneung, Yangyang) · East Sea shorelinehot

  Milder than the interior; sea fog and rain in July–August, typhoon tail-ends in late summer.

• Gangwon: Inland mountains (Pyeongchang, Taebaek, Inje) · Taebaek rangefine

  Coldest in Korea in winter; ski resorts usually run late November to March. Autumn colour peaks in October.

• Gyeonggi: Gyeonggi lowlands (Suwon, Incheon, Gimpo) · west and south of Seoulhot

  Monsoon rain late June to July; August is hot and humid; January nights drop well below freezing.

• Gyeonggi: Eastern hills (Gapyeong, Yangpyeong, Pocheon) · Gyeongchun and Jungang line corridorsfine

  A few degrees cooler than the lowlands; autumn colour peaks in late October and early November.

• Jeju: Jeju City / north coast · island northrainy

  Milder than the mainland; heaviest rain June–September, typhoons Aug–Sep.

• Jeju: Seogwipo / south coast · island southrainy

  Wetter and slightly warmer than the north; Hallasan summit is much colder and often in cloud.

• North Chungcheong: Inland basin (Cheongju, Chungju, Jecheon) · Province-wide, landlockedhot

  Continent-style swings: July–August humid and 30 °C (86 °F)+, January often below -5 °C (23 °F). Rainy season (jangma) late June to mid-July; autumn leaves peak late October to early November.Continent-style swings: July–August humid and 86 °F (30 °C)+, January often below 23 °F (-5 °C). Rainy season (jangma) late June to mid-July; autumn leaves peak late October to early November.

• North Gyeongsang: Inland basin (Gyeongju, Andong, Daegu) · Interior valleys ringed by the Sobaek and Taebaek rangesrainy

  Daegu and the basins run several degrees hotter than the coast in July–August; monsoon rain lands late June to July, and typhoons can reach the east coast in August–September.

• North Gyeongsang: East coast (Pohang) · Seaward side of the Taebaek rangerainy

  Milder winters and cooler summers than the interior; sea fog and wind are the trade-off.

• North Jeolla: Jeonju and the plains · Inland basin, west of the mountainshot

  Hot, humid July–August; monsoon rain late June to July; cold, dry winters. Autumn is the clearest and busiest.

• North Jeolla: Mountains (Muju, Deogyusan) · East of the provincefine

  Cooler than the plains; snow and skiing December to early March; foliage peaks in October.

• South Chungcheong: Inland (Cheonan, Daejeon, Gongju, Buyeo) · Province interiorhot

  Rainy season (jangma) late June to mid-July; August is humid and 30 °C (86 °F)+; January nights drop well below freezing.Rainy season (jangma) late June to mid-July; August is humid and 86 °F (30 °C)+; January nights drop well below freezing.

• South Chungcheong: West coast (Seosan, Dangjin, Hongseong) · Yellow Sea shorehot

  Coastal fog and wind in spring; tidal flats are best at low tide — check the tide table before you go.

• South Gyeongsang: South coast (Busan, Tongyeong, Geoje) · coast and islandsrainy

  Rainy season (jangma) late June to mid-July; typhoons can hit Aug-Sep and stop ferries for a day.

• South Gyeongsang: Inland (Jinju, Miryang, Hapcheon) · Nakdong basin and mountainshot

  Hotter and colder than the coast; Haeinsa sits high and is cooler in summer.

• South Jeolla: Gwangju and the interior · Honam plainrainy

  Warmest province on the peninsula; July–August average highs near 30 °C (86 °F) with 290–330 mm of rain each month. Spring and October are the dry, comfortable windows.Warmest province on the peninsula; July–August average highs near 86 °F (30 °C) with 290–330 mm of rain each month. Spring and October are the dry, comfortable windows.

• South Jeolla: Yeosu and the south coast · Yellow Sea and Jeju Straitrainy

  Sea moderates the heat; fog and wind can delay ferries in spring and autumn.

• Seoul29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 17 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 17 rain days
• Andong30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Ansan29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Anseong30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain days
• Anyang28.8 °C (84 °F) / 22.5 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (28.8 °C) / 73 °F (22.5 °C), 16 rain days
• Asan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Baengnyeong Island25.4 °C (78 °F) / 19.9 °C (68 °F), 201 rain days78 °F (25.4 °C) / 68 °F (19.9 °C), 201 rain days
• Boryeong28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Buan22 °C (72 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 276 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 276 rain days
• Bucheon30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 10 rain days
• Bundang30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
• Buyeo30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Changwon29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Cheonan29.5 °C (85 °F) / 21.2 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days85 °F (29.5 °C) / 70 °F (21.2 °C), 14 rain days
• Cheongju30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain days
• Cheorwon29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 16 rain days
• Chujado27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Chuncheon29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Daebudo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Daegu31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain days
• Daejeon30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
• Damyang30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Dangjin27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Danyang33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 17 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 17 rain days
• Deokjeok Island28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain days
• Deokso28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 10 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 10 rain days
• Dongducheon29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 16 rain days
• Donghae28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 14 rain days
• Ganghwa Island29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
• Gangneung28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Gapado27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain days
• Gapyeong29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 14 rain days
• Geoje28.3 °C (83 °F) / 22.1 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days83 °F (28.3 °C) / 72 °F (22.1 °C), 14 rain days
• Geomundo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Gimcheon29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Gimhae30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain days
• Gimje27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 12 rain days
• Gimpo29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
• Goheung29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Gongju31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Goryeong30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Goseong28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 13 rain days
• Goyang30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 16 rain days
• Guinsa27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 10 rain days
• Gumi30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Gunpo29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 15 rain days
• Gunsan29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Gunwi County30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 2 rain days
• Gwacheon30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Gwanggyo29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
• Gwangju, Gyeonggi29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Gwangju30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Gwangmyeong29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 16 rain days
• Gwangyang30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain days
• Gyeongju31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 12 rain days
• Gyeongsan28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 13 rain days
• Haenam29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Hampyeong29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Hapcheon30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Hongdo27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 9 rain days
• Hongseong29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Hwaseong29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain days
• Icheon29.4 °C (85 °F) / 20.9 °C (70 °F), 13 rain days85 °F (29.4 °C) / 70 °F (20.9 °C), 13 rain days
• Iksan29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Inje29.5 °C (85 °F) / 20.5 °C (69 °F), 16 rain days85 °F (29.5 °C) / 69 °F (20.5 °C), 16 rain days
• Jangheung28.9 °C (84 °F) / 21.7 °C (71 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (28.9 °C) / 71 °F (21.7 °C), 13 rain days
• Jebudo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Jecheon29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 15 rain days
• Jeongdongjin27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 2 rain days
• Jeongeup30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Jeongseon27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 15 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 15 rain days
• Jeonju31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Jindo28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Jinju30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Jumunjin29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 14 rain days
• Miryang30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Mokpo28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain days
• Muan29.1 °C (84 °F) / 22.2 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29.1 °C) / 72 °F (22.2 °C), 14 rain days
• Muju29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 15 rain days
• Mungyeong28.8 °C (84 °F) / 20.2 °C (68 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (28.8 °C) / 68 °F (20.2 °C), 14 rain days
• Naju23 °C (73 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 144 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 144 rain days
• Namhae29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 7 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 7 rain days
• Namwon21.4 °C (71 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 303 rain days71 °F (21.4 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 303 rain days
• Namyangju30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Nonsan29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Paju29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Pangyo29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain days
• Pocheon30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 16 rain days
• Pohang29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain days
• Pyeongchang26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 15 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 15 rain days
• Pyeongtaek30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain days
• Sacheon28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain days
• Samcheok27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 10 rain days
• Sangju30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Sejong City29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Seogwipo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Seongju County30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Seongnam29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 11 rain days
• Seosan28.5 °C (83 °F) / 21.5 °C (71 °F), 15 rain days83 °F (28.5 °C) / 71 °F (21.5 °C), 15 rain days
• Siheung29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Sokcho28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 15 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 15 rain days
• Somaemuldo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Songdo28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Suanbo30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 9 rain days
• Suwon29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain days
• Taebaek26 °C (79 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 16 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 16 rain days
• Tongyeong28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Udo Island28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 7 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 7 rain days
• Uijeongbu-si29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Uijeongbu29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Uiryeong31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain days
• Uiwang28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 12 rain days
• Ulsan29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Wonju30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 0 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 0 rain days
• Yanggu29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 16 rain days
• Yangju30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 16 rain days
• Yangsan30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days
• Yangyang25 °C (77 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 14 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 14 rain days
• Yecheon30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Yeoju30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 322 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 322 rain days
• Yeoncheon29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Yeongcheon30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain days
• Yeongjong Island27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 14 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 14 rain days
• Yeongju29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 12 rain days
• Yeongwol27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 9 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 9 rain days
• Yeonpyeong Island30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain days
• Yeosu27.4 °C (81 °F) / 22.6 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days81 °F (27.4 °C) / 73 °F (22.6 °C), 13 rain days
• Yesan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Yokjido28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain days
• Yongin29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 15 rain days
• Yuseong-gu30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain days
• Busan29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain days
• Jeju City29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain days
• Incheon29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 14 rain days

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.

• Monsoon (jangma)

  Late June to late July · Seoul

  Heavy rain days; Han river parks can flood and close briefly.

• Seoul Queer Culture Festival check

  Early summer, one Saturday · Seoul

  Parade and booths; counter-protests nearby.

• Han river summer

  July–August · Seoul

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

Crowds · South Korea

High

Prices · South Korea

High

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Rated best or good this month

• Boryeong

  Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; July for the Mud Festival

• Buan

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Bucheon

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Chungju

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Deokjeok Island

  Best months: Jun–Sep

• Deokso

  Best months: Apr–Oct (check)

• Ganghwa Island

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Gimhae

  Best months: Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain)

• Goheung

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Gunwi County

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Gwacheon

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Hongdo

  Best months: Apr–Oct

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• Seoul

  Monsoon rain, heat and humidity.