South Korea in March

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

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• 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.
• OctoberGreatClear skies, autumn colour in the mountains, festivals everywhere; Chuseok falls here some years.
• JuneGoodWarm and green until the monsoon arrives late in the month.

• Seoul and north-west · 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.

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

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

• Jeju · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasanfine

  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, Pyeongchangcool

  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 shorelinefine

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

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

  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 Seoulfine

  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 northfine

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

• Jeju: Seogwipo / south coast · island southfine

  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, landlockedfine

  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 rangesfine

  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 rangefine

  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 mountainsfine

  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 interiorfine

  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 shorefine

  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 islandsfine

  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 mountainsfine

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

• South Jeolla: Gwangju and the interior · Honam plainfine

  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 Straitfine

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

• Seoul11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Andong13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Ansan11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain days
• Anseong12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Anyang10.8 °C (51 °F) / 2.4 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days51 °F (10.8 °C) / 36 °F (2.4 °C), 7 rain days
• Asan12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Baengnyeong Island7.1 °C (45 °F) / 1.3 °C (34 °F), 18 rain days45 °F (7.1 °C) / 34 °F (1.3 °C), 18 rain days
• Boryeong11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Buan1 °C (34 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 47 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 47 rain days
• Bucheon10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Bundang12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Buyeo14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Changwon14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Cheonan11.8 °C (53 °F) / -0.8 °C (31 °F), 6 rain days53 °F (11.8 °C) / 31 °F (-0.8 °C), 6 rain days
• Cheongju13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Cheorwon10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Chujado12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain days
• Chuncheon12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
• Daebudo10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Daegu14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
• Daejeon13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Damyang13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Dangjin10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Danyang12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Deokjeok Island10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Deokso9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
• Dongducheon12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Donghae11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Ganghwa Island10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Gangneung11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Gapado12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain days
• Gapyeong11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
• Geoje13.5 °C (56 °F) / 3.5 °C (38 °F), 8 rain days56 °F (13.5 °C) / 38 °F (3.5 °C), 8 rain days
• Geomundo12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 9 rain days
• Gimcheon11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Gimhae15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain days
• Gimje5 °C (41 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Gimpo11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Goheung14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
• Gongju13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Goryeong13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Goseong12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Goyang12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Guinsa9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Gumi14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Gunpo11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Gunsan11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Gunwi County11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain days
• Gwacheon11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Gwanggyo11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Gwangju, Gyeonggi12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Gwangju14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Gwangmyeong11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Gwangyang12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Gyeongju14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Gyeongsan12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Haenam13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
• Hampyeong12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
• Hapcheon15 °C (59 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Hongdo10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Hongseong11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Hwaseong11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Icheon12.2 °C (54 °F) / -0.9 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days54 °F (12.2 °C) / 30 °F (-0.9 °C), 10 rain days
• Iksan10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 0 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 0 rain days
• Inje11.5 °C (53 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days53 °F (11.5 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Jangheung13.4 °C (56 °F) / 0.5 °C (33 °F), 9 rain days56 °F (13.4 °C) / 33 °F (0.5 °C), 9 rain days
• Jebudo10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Jecheon11 °C (52 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain days
• Jeongdongjin9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain days
• Jeongeup13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
• Jeongseon9 °C (48 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Jeonju13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Jindo12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain days
• Jinju14 °C (57 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Jumunjin11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Miryang13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Mokpo12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
• Muan11.9 °C (53 °F) / 1.3 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days53 °F (11.9 °C) / 34 °F (1.3 °C), 8 rain days
• Muju11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 9 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 9 rain days
• Mungyeong12.1 °C (54 °F) / -0.1 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12.1 °C) / 32 °F (-0.1 °C), 7 rain days
• Naju1 °C (34 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 29 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 29 rain days
• Namhae13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Namwon-0.8 °C (31 °F) / 13.4 °C (56 °F), 56 rain days31 °F (-0.8 °C) / 56 °F (13.4 °C), 56 rain days
• Namyangju12 °C (54 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 6 rain days
• Nonsan11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Paju11 °C (52 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 6 rain days
• Pangyo11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
• Pocheon12 °C (54 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Pohang13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Pyeongchang8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain days
• Pyeongtaek12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Sacheon10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Samcheok9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 3 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 3 rain days
• Sangju13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Sejong City13 °C (55 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Seogwipo14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain days
• Seongju County13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Seongnam11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Seosan10.8 °C (51 °F) / -0.7 °C (31 °F), 8 rain days51 °F (10.8 °C) / 31 °F (-0.7 °C), 8 rain days
• Siheung11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Sokcho11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Somaemuldo13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Songdo10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Suanbo11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Suwon11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Taebaek8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 8 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 8 rain days
• Tongyeong13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Udo Island12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Uijeongbu-si11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Uijeongbu11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain days
• Uiryeong12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Uiwang6 °C (43 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 4 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 4 rain days
• Ulsan14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Wonju12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 0 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 0 rain days
• Yanggu11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 8 rain days
• Yangju11 °C (52 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Yangsan14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Yangyang13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Yecheon18 °C (64 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Yeoju12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 34 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 34 rain days
• Yeoncheon10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 5 rain days
• Yeongcheon11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeongjong Island9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Yeongju10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Yeongwol9 °C (48 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeonpyeong Island10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Yeosu12.6 °C (55 °F) / 6.8 °C (44 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (12.6 °C) / 44 °F (6.8 °C), 8 rain days
• Yesan13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Yokjido12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Yongin12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Yuseong-gu13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Busan14 °C (57 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Jeju City13 °C (55 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 10 rain days
• Incheon10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 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.

• Independence Movement Day

  1 Mar

  Public holiday; rallies and ceremonies in central Seoul.

• Fine and yellow dust season

  March to May · Seoul

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

Crowds · South Korea

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Prices · South Korea

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