Seoul, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Seoul, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Seoul, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Seoul, South Korea

Based on the climate and weather in Seoul, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Seoul, South Korea by month

January

January in this region is very cold and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains once in a while and snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear

February

If you are traveling to Seoul in February, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain sometimes and snow once in a while.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks

March

If you vacation in Seoul during March, you are likely to find that it is brisk and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Socks
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens

April

If you vacation in Seoul during April, you are likely to find that it is crisp, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Long skirts

May

May in this region is balmy, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts

June

If you vacation in Seoul during June, you are likely to find that it is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts

July

In July, Seoul is extremely warm and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Seoul, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Dresses
Skirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear

August

In August, Seoul is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and occasionally jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Seoul, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Dresses

September

In September, Seoul is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Seoul, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Sandals
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof footwear

October

October in Seoul is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about a third of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Rain coat

November

In November, Seoul is pretty cool and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Seoul, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Umbrella

December

In December, Seoul is pretty cool and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Seoul, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Cold weather footwear
Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Seoul, South Korea

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Seoul, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types F
A SIM card that works in Seoul
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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