South Korea (Seoul) · October
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
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October in South Korea (Seoul) at 21°C (70°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 21°C (70°F), cooling to 10°C (50°F) at night (daily average: 15°C (59°F)). Peaks reach around 27°C (81°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 83 mm (3.3 in) total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
The golden autumn: the air is clear and dry, and temperatures ease to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in October. The leaves turn red and yellow from the end of October, and the mountains to the north of the city are well visited. By November it is already frosty, and the wind makes the streets feel cold.
Packing list for South Korea (Seoul) in October
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit South Korea (Seoul)?
- October is not an optimal month for South Korea (Seoul) (Score: 67/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in South Korea (Seoul) in October?
- In October, South Korea (Seoul) sees daily highs of 21°C (70°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°F), with a daily average of 15°C (59°F). Peaks reach around 27°C (81°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F).
- How much rain falls in South Korea (Seoul) in October?
- In October, South Korea (Seoul) receives an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain over 5 rain days. The rain falls on few days, but heavily.
- How many sunshine hours does South Korea (Seoul) get in October?
- South Korea (Seoul) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
