South Korea in November

Colour moves south to Seoul's palaces early in the month; cold arrives by the end.

November is rated good. 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.

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

  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, Ulsanbest weather

  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, Pyeongchangfine

  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 plainbest weather

  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 Straitbest weather

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

• Seoul12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 9 rain days
• Andong13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Ansan12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Anseong13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Anyang11.9 °C (53 °F) / 4.2 °C (40 °F), 7 rain days53 °F (11.9 °C) / 40 °F (4.2 °C), 7 rain days
• Asan13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Baengnyeong Island10.6 °C (51 °F) / 5.5 °C (42 °F), 42 rain days51 °F (10.6 °C) / 42 °F (5.5 °C), 42 rain days
• Boryeong14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Buan4 °C (39 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 52 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 52 rain days
• Bucheon13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain days
• Bundang12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Buyeo14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain days
• Changwon16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Cheonan12.8 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (12.8 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Cheongju13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Cheorwon11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Chujado15 °C (59 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain days
• Chuncheon11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Daebudo12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Daegu15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain days
• Daejeon14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Damyang14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Dangjin12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Danyang13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain days
• Deokjeok Island12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Deokso10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain days
• Dongducheon12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Donghae13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Ganghwa Island13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Gangneung13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Gapado16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain days
• Gapyeong12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Geoje15.7 °C (60 °F) / 6.1 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days60 °F (15.7 °C) / 43 °F (6.1 °C), 5 rain days
• Geomundo14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain days
• Gimcheon12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Gimhae17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 7 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 7 rain days
• Gimje10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Gimpo12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 9 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 9 rain days
• Goheung16 °C (61 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Gongju14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Goryeong14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
• Goseong13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Goyang12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Guinsa11 °C (52 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain days
• Gumi14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Gunpo13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Gunsan13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Gunwi County13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
• Gwacheon13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Gwanggyo11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 8 rain days
• Gwangju, Gyeonggi12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Gwangju15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 8 rain days
• Gwangmyeong13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Gwangyang13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 5 rain days
• Gyeongju15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
• Gyeongsan12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 5 rain days
• Haenam15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Hampyeong14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Hapcheon16 °C (61 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Hongdo12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Hongseong13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Hwaseong12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Icheon12.1 °C (54 °F) / 0.2 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12.1 °C) / 32 °F (0.2 °C), 7 rain days
• Iksan13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 0 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 0 rain days
• Inje11 °C (52 °F) / 0.5 °C (33 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 33 °F (0.5 °C), 6 rain days
• Jangheung15.5 °C (60 °F) / 2.8 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days60 °F (15.5 °C) / 37 °F (2.8 °C), 7 rain days
• Jebudo12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Jecheon11 °C (52 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Jeongdongjin10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Jeongeup14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 8 rain days
• Jeongseon9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 7 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 7 rain days
• Jeonju14 °C (57 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Jindo14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 8 rain days
• Jinju16 °C (61 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain days
• Jumunjin13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Miryang14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Mokpo15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 8 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 8 rain days
• Muan14.3 °C (58 °F) / 4.5 °C (40 °F), 7 rain days58 °F (14.3 °C) / 40 °F (4.5 °C), 7 rain days
• Muju12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Mungyeong12.4 °C (54 °F) / 1.1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12.4 °C) / 34 °F (1.1 °C), 6 rain days
• Naju3 °C (37 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 20 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 20 rain days
• Namhae16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain days
• Namwon0.9 °C (34 °F) / 14.4 °C (58 °F), 45 rain days34 °F (0.9 °C) / 58 °F (14.4 °C), 45 rain days
• Namyangju12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Nonsan12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Paju12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Pangyo12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Pocheon12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 7 rain days
• Pohang15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain days
• Pyeongchang9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 6 rain days
• Pyeongtaek13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Sacheon12 °C (54 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 7 rain days
• Samcheok9 °C (48 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 3 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 3 rain days
• Sangju13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 5 rain days
• Sejong City13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Seogwipo17 °C (63 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
• Seongju County14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Seongnam13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Seosan13 °C (55 °F) / 2.2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2.2 °C), 8 rain days
• Siheung12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Sokcho13 °C (55 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain days
• Somaemuldo15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Songdo12 °C (54 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 7 rain days
• Suanbo13 °C (55 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain days
• Suwon13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain days
• Taebaek10 °C (50 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Tongyeong16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Udo Island14 °C (57 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
• Uijeongbu-si12 °C (54 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain days
• Uijeongbu12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 5 rain days
• Uiryeong15 °C (59 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Uiwang9 °C (48 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 3 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 3 rain days
• Ulsan16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 5 rain days
• Wonju12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 0 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 0 rain days
• Yanggu10 °C (50 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 8 rain days
• Yangju12 °C (54 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 7 rain days
• Yangsan15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Yangyang15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 4 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 4 rain days
• Yecheon13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 5 rain days
• Yeoju12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 41 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 41 rain days
• Yeoncheon11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeongcheon13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeongjong Island11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 7 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 7 rain days
• Yeongju11 °C (52 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeongwol10 °C (50 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeonpyeong Island13 °C (55 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Yeosu15.6 °C (60 °F) / 10.7 °C (51 °F), 6 rain days60 °F (15.6 °C) / 51 °F (10.7 °C), 6 rain days
• Yesan13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 6 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 6 rain days
• Yokjido14 °C (57 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Yongin12 °C (54 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 7 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 7 rain days
• Yuseong-gu14 °C (57 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 rain days
• Busan17 °C (63 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain days
• Jeju City16 °C (61 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain days
• Incheon11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 8 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 8 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.

• Autumn leaves

  Late October to mid-November · Seoul

  The best walking weeks; palace gardens crowded on weekends.

• Seoul Lantern Festival check

  November (dates vary) · Seoul

  Lantern sculptures along the stream in the evenings; slow crowds at the Gwanghwamun end.

Crowds · South Korea

Medium

Prices · South Korea

Medium

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Busan and south-east coast

  Best weather of the year (Busan, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Ulsan)

• Seoul

  Cool and dry.

• Anyang

  Best months: Apr–May, Oct–Nov

• Asan

  Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Nov

• Bundang

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

• Changwon

  Best months: Apr (cherry blossoms), Oct–Nov

• Cheonan

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

• Daegu

  Best months: Apr–May, Oct–Nov

• Damyang

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov

• Dangjin

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

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