| Overview |
| Korea has four seasons, with a wet
monsoon/summer season in the middle of the year, and a
cold winter from November to March. The island of
Jeju off the southern coast is the warmest and wettest
place in the country. The ideal time to visit
Korea is during the autumn months (September-November).
During this time, the country experiences warm,
sunny weather, skies that are cobalt blue and spectacular
foliage that is perhaps the biggest draw. Winters are
cold and dry and are a good time to visit if you are interested
in winter sports as there are numerous ski resorts.
Spring (April-May) is also beautiful with all the
cherry blossoms in bloom. However, it is very busy
and one needs to book in advance to ensure accommodation
is available. The summer months are muggy and hot,
and rather crowded. It is also when the monsoon
season
begins so many activities are subject to the fluctuations
of heavy rain. |
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| ▶ Average Temperatures and Rainfall |
|
City
|
Seoul
|
Busan
|
Daegu
|
|
Month
|
C
|
F
|
H
|
R
|
C
|
F
|
H
|
R
|
C
|
F
|
H
|
R
|
|
Jan.
|
-2.5
|
27.5
|
62.6
|
21.6
|
3
|
37.4
|
51
|
37.8
|
0.2
|
32.36
|
58.5
|
21.6
|
|
Feb.
|
-0.3
|
31.46
|
61
|
23.6
|
4.3
|
39.74
|
53.6
|
44.9
|
2.1
|
35.78
|
57.3
|
27.1
|
|
Mar.
|
5.2
|
41.36
|
61.2
|
45.8
|
8.3
|
32.54
|
59.1
|
85.7
|
7.1
|
44.78
|
57.9
|
51.6
|
|
Apr.
|
12.1
|
53.78
|
59.3
|
77
|
13.4
|
56.12
|
64.6
|
136.3
|
13.8
|
56.84
|
56.8
|
75.2
|
|
May
|
17.4
|
63.32
|
64.1
|
102.2
|
17.4
|
63.32
|
69.6
|
154.1
|
18.7
|
65.66
|
60
|
75.3
|
|
Jun.
|
21.9
|
71.42
|
71
|
133.3
|
20.5
|
68.9
|
79.3
|
222.5
|
22.5
|
72.5
|
67.6
|
140.7
|
|
Jul.
|
24.9
|
76.82
|
79.8
|
327.9
|
24.2
|
75.56
|
84.8
|
258.8
|
25.7
|
78.26
|
74.3
|
206.7
|
|
Aug.
|
25.4
|
77.72
|
77.4
|
348
|
25.7
|
78.26
|
80.8
|
238.1
|
26.1
|
78.98
|
74
|
205.8
|
|
Sep.
|
20.8
|
69.44
|
71
|
137.6
|
22.1
|
71.78
|
74.3
|
167
|
21.3
|
70.34
|
72
|
129.6
|
|
Oct.
|
14.4
|
57.92
|
66.2
|
49.3
|
17.3
|
63.14
|
65.2
|
62
|
15.4
|
59.72
|
66.5
|
42
|
|
Nov.
|
6.9
|
44.42
|
64.6
|
53
|
11.3
|
52.34
|
59.5
|
60.1
|
8.6
|
47.48
|
63.8
|
37.1
|
|
Dec.
|
0.2
|
32.36
|
63.8
|
24.9
|
5.6
|
42.08
|
52.9
|
24.3
|
2.5
|
36.5
|
60.5
|
15.2
|
|
City
|
Gwangju
|
Daejeon
|
Jeju (Seogwipo)
|
|
Month
|
C
|
F
|
H
|
R
|
C
|
F
|
H
|
R
|
C
|
F
|
H
|
R
|
|
Jan.
|
0.5
|
32.9
|
70.5
|
38
|
-1.9
|
28.58
|
68.9
|
29.5
|
6.6
|
43.88
|
64.8
|
59.4
|
|
Feb.
|
1.9
|
35.42
|
68.9
|
43.9
|
0.2
|
32.36
|
66
|
36.4
|
7.1
|
44.78
|
64.2
|
80.6
|
|
Mar.
|
6.5
|
43.7
|
66.2
|
64.5
|
5.4
|
41.72
|
63.8
|
60.5
|
10.1
|
50.18
|
64.6
|
125.6
|
|
Apr.
|
12.9
|
55.22
|
65.2
|
95.3
|
12.4
|
54.32
|
61.6
|
87.2
|
14.4
|
57.92
|
67.8
|
172.2
|
|
May
|
17.8
|
64.04
|
68.4
|
97.3
|
17.6
|
63.68
|
65.8
|
97
|
18.1
|
64.58
|
71.3
|
215.4
|
|
Jun.
|
22
|
71.6
|
75.1
|
190.3
|
22
|
71.6
|
73.2
|
174.3
|
21.3
|
70.34
|
80
|
279.3
|
|
Jul.
|
25.5
|
77.9
|
80.6
|
281.9
|
25.3
|
77.54
|
80.1
|
292.2
|
25.3
|
77.54
|
85.1
|
306.3
|
|
Aug.
|
26.1
|
78.98
|
79
|
276
|
25.5
|
77.9
|
79.8
|
296.5
|
26.6
|
79.88
|
80.4
|
257.6
|
|
Sep.
|
21.4
|
70.52
|
75.8
|
137.7
|
20.3
|
68.54
|
77.6
|
141.5
|
23.4
|
74.12
|
73.6
|
170.2
|
|
Oct.
|
15.4
|
59.72
|
71
|
55.3
|
13.8
|
56.84
|
73.7
|
56.9
|
18.8
|
65.84
|
66.8
|
72.7
|
|
Nov.
|
8.7
|
47.66
|
71.6
|
55.4
|
6.8
|
44.24
|
73.4
|
51.7
|
13.7
|
56.66
|
65.6
|
68.4
|
|
Dec.
|
2.8
|
37.04
|
71.7
|
32.4
|
0.7
|
33.26
|
71.8
|
30.1
|
8.9
|
48.02
|
64.6
|
43.1
|
Note: “C”- Centigrade,
“F”- Fahrenheit, “H”- Humidity (%), “R”-Rainfall
(mm). This is the mean value from 1971 to 2000. |
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Four Distinct Seasons
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|
Korea's climate is regarded as a continental
climate from a temperate standpoint and a monsoonal
climate from a precipitation standpoint. The climate
of Korea is characterized by four distinct seasons:
spring, summer, fall, and winter. |
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Spring
Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm. Various
flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover
the nation's mountains and fields during this time. |
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Summer
Summer lasts from June to early September. It is a hot
and humid time of the year. |
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Autumn
Autumn lasts from September to November, and produces
mild weather. It is the best season to visit Korea. |
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Winter
Winter lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly
cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian
air. Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of
Korea makes for favorable skiing conditions. |
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