South Korea
Things to do in Seoul
Food tours, day trips and cooking classes and more, with the best month for each. Seoul is most comfortable for sightseeing in April–May and October.
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Popular tours in Seoul
Seoul City Sightseeing Tour Including Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok VillageFrom $32View 
Best DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)From $50View 
Seoul Street Food Market TourFrom $75View 
Seoul : Night Hidden Gems Walking TourFrom $35View 
Full-day Customizable Private Seoul Highlight TourFrom $230View 
Seoul N Seoul Tower Observatory TicketFrom $18View
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What to book in Seoul
Seoul month by month
Seoul weather by month
Averages for Seoul, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 41 (5) | 52 (11) | 64 (18) | 74 (24) | 82 (28) | 84 (29) | 86 (30) | 79 (26) | 68 (20) | 53 (12) | 40 (4) |
| Low °F (°C) | 22 (-5) | 26 (-3) | 35 (2) | 46 (8) | 56 (14) | 66 (19) | 72 (22) | 73 (23) | 64 (18) | 51 (11) | 38 (4) | 26 (-3) |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:37 pm | 6:11 pm | 6:39 pm | 7:07 pm | 7:34 pm | 7:55 pm | 7:53 pm | 7:25 pm | 6:41 pm | 5:56 pm | 5:21 pm | 5:15 pm |
Day trips from Seoul
- Panmunjeom 32 mi
- The Joint Security Area on the border with North Korea (tours only).
- Incheon 21 mi
- Chinatown, the port and the international airport.
- Gapyeong 34 mi
- Nami Island and the Garden of Morning Calm.
- Chuncheon 45 mi
- A lake city known for spicy stir-fried chicken.
- Suwon 20 mi
- Hwaseong Fortress, with walls you can walk around.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
For walking around and sightseeing, April–May and October. August is the warmest month at about 86°F (30°C), and January the coolest at about 36°F (2°C).
What is the rainiest month in Seoul?
July, with about 13 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.