2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Seoul in August

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

August is a wet time to visit Seoul. Seoul has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 29°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

Avg High

29°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

21days

Daylight

13.6h

Is August a good time to visit Seoul?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:48 AM

Sunset

7:27 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 5°C -4°C 4 Good
February 6°C -3°C 7 Good
March 12°C 0°C 5 Good
April 16°C 4°C 2 Excellent (best)
May 22°C 12°C 10 Excellent (best)
June 28°C 18°C 10 Good
July 27°C 20°C 20 Wet
August 29°C 23°C 21 Wet
September 24°C 16°C 13 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 8°C 3 Excellent (best)
November 11°C 2°C 6 Good
December 3°C -6°C 1 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Seoul? +

August is typically Wet for visiting Seoul, with average highs of 29°C and around 21 rainy days.

What should I pack for Seoul in August? +

With highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Seoul in August? +

Seoul typically sees around 21 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Seoul in August? +

In August, Seoul gets approximately 13.6 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Seoul? +

No, August is not peak season in Seoul. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Seoul? +

The best months to visit Seoul are April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Seoul)

Last Updated: January 2026

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