South Korea (Seoul) · March
Low seasonSouth Korea · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 6° (43°)-4– (25–)13 (55) | 12° (54°)2– (36–)20 (68) | 18° (64°)10– (50–)27 (81) | 24° (75°)15– (59–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)33 (91) | 30° (86°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)35 (95) | 27° (81°)20– (68–)31 (88) | 21° (70°)12– (54–)27 (81) | 13° (55°)2– (36–)20 (68) | 4° (39°)-6– (21–)12 (54) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -7° (19°)-14– (7–)1 (34) | -4° (25°)-12– (10–)3 (37) | 1° (34°)-6– (21–)7 (45) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)13 (55) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)18 (64) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)17– (63–)27 (81) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 10° (50°)1– (34–)17 (63) | 3° (37°)-6– (21–)11 (52) | -5° (23°)-13– (9–)4 (39) |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 8 | 6h UV 6 | 6h UV 6 | 7h UV 6 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 |
🌧Rain Days | 3d42mm (1.6") | 3d36mm (1.4") | 4d65mm (2.6") | 6d87mm (3.4") | 6d122mm (4.8") | 7d154mm (6.0") | 12d475mm (18.7") | 12d365mm (14.4") | 7d178mm (7.0") | 5d83mm (3.3") | 6d75mm (3.0") | 3d31mm (1.2") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in South Korea (Seoul) at 12°C (54°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 12°C (54°F) during the day and drop to 1°C (34°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around -6°C (21°F) — frost does occur. The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 65 mm (2.6 in) total.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Spring arrives quickly: March thaws, in April cherry blossom turns the streets and parks pink, and in May it is mild and green. The weather is pleasant, the days are often sunny and the city is full of strollers. Occasionally fine dust from the west clouds the air.
Packing list for South Korea (Seoul) in March
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit South Korea (Seoul)?
- March is not an optimal month for South Korea (Seoul) (Score: 66/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in South Korea (Seoul) in March?
- In March, South Korea (Seoul) sees daily highs of 12°C (54°F). Nights cool to 1°C (34°F), with a daily average of 7°C (45°F). Peaks reach around 20°C (68°F), the coldest nights around -6°C (21°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in South Korea (Seoul) in March?
- In March, South Korea (Seoul) receives an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over 4 rain days. The rain falls on few days, but heavily.
- How many sunshine hours does South Korea (Seoul) get in March?
- South Korea (Seoul) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in March — above the annual average.
