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The best time to visit Seoul
Seoul shines in spring (April–May, cherry blossoms) and autumn (September–November, foliage) — mild, dry and clear. Summer (June–August) is hot, humid and the rainy season; winter (December–February) is bitterly cold and dry, but crisp and cheap.
Best overall
April–May (blossoms) and September–November (autumn colour).
Best weather
Spring and autumn — mild, dry and clear.
Fewer crowds
Winter (December–February) and the summer rainy weeks.
Lowest prices
Midwinter (January–February) is cheapest.
When to avoid
The July monsoon for heavy rain; midwinter for extreme cold.
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Seoul season by season
Cherry blossoms (early-to-mid April) and mild, clear days — beautiful and popular.
Hot and humid with the July monsoon bringing heavy rain; lively but sticky.
Crisp, dry and clear with stunning foliage (peaking late October–November) — arguably the best time.
Bitterly cold but dry and sunny, with the fewest crowds and lowest prices; great for nearby skiing.
Key events & holidays
Cherry blossom season (April), autumn foliage (late Oct–Nov), Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (autumn harvest) — both major holidays when much closes.
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When is the best time to visit Seoul?
April–May for cherry blossoms and September–November for autumn foliage — both mild, dry and clear.
When are the cherry blossoms in Seoul?
Usually early-to-mid April, though it varies year to year.
Is Seoul cold in winter?
Very — December to February is bitterly cold and dry, often below freezing, but crisp, sunny and cheap.
When is the rainy season in Seoul?
The summer monsoon (jangma) brings heavy rain mainly in July, with humid heat through August.
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