What’s the climate like in South Korea?
The current climate of South Korea features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in South Korea in recent years was 39°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2021.
On average, South Korea gets 1568 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 12 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of South Korea is based on weather data from Seoul. Other spots, like Busan, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Korea for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit South Korea?
The best time to visit South Korea for pleasant to warm weather is April through June, September and October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring South Korea.
Climate Table of South Korea
The climate table of South Korea shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 4 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 31 | 39 | 94 | 145 | 87 | 107 | 267 | 413 | 149 | 108 | 98 | 30 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,8 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 3,5 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation*: 1568 mm per year, averaging 131 mm per month
- Snowfall: 12 cm per year
- Driest months: 30 mm in December, 31 mm in January and 39 mm in February
- Wettest months: 413 mm in August, 267 mm in July and 149 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in South Korea
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in South Korea
This graph shows how much precipitation South Korea gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in South Korea
This graph shows how much snow South Korea gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in South Korea
This graph shows the average UV index per month in South Korea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in South Korea
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in South Korea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in South Korea
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in South Korea over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in South Korea
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in South Korea over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in South Korea by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Korea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
