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Best Time to Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Best time to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace: April, May, June and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌤️ 88°F now🕔 5:03 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June and October

Best time to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace

Go in April, May, June and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★☆☆
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Climate in Gyeongbokgung Palace month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January34°20°0,7 in★★☆☆☆
February41°24°0,9 in★★★☆☆
March53°33°1,8 in★★★☆☆
April67°46°2,6 in★★★★
May73°55°4,5 in★★★★
June84°65°4,2 in★★★★
July87°74°15,3 in★★★☆☆
August87°75°7,0 in★★★☆☆
September80°67°8,6 in★★★☆☆
October67°51°3,4 in★★★★
November53°37°2,1 in★★★☆☆
December38°24°1,7 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Gyeongbokgung Palace compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Gyeongbokgung Palace.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Incheon International Airport31 mi55°Fabout the same49 in
Busan203 mi58°F+35°F warmer54 in
Haeundae Beach207 mi59°F+36°F warmer55 in
Jeju Island283 mi62°F+40°F warmer75 in
Hyeopjae Beach292 mi63°F+40°F warmer58 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Gyeongbokgung Palace is a tourist attraction in Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace is a landmark known for the main Joseon royal palace.

Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Gyeongbokgung Palace with mainly clear. It feels like 99°F. Today runs from 73°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 47%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace is April, May, June and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 20°F.

The closest major airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), about 31 mi away. Nearby highlights include Haeundae Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Gyeongbokgung Palace today at 8.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in Gyeongbokgung Palace right now

🌤️
88°F
Mainly clear · feels like 99°F
Humidity68%
Wind5 mph WSW
Gusts18 mph
UV index7.2 · High
Cloud cover20%
Pressure1008 hPa
VisibilityGood · 7 mi
Air quality68 · Moderate
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset7:13 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:03 AM, Aug 25 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 82° / 75°

Light showers · 80% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 81° / 73°

Light drizzle · 72% rain · wind 7 mph

Things to do in Gyeongbokgung Palace

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Quick facts about Gyeongbokgung Palace

TypeAttraction
CitySeoul
CountrySouth Korea
ContinentAsia
Coordinates37°34′46.6″N 126°58′37.2″E (37.5796, 126.977)
Known forthe main Joseon royal palace
Local time5:03 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June and October
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Gyeongbokgung Palace is a tourist attraction in Seoul. Its coordinates are 37.5796, 126.977. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Gyeongbokgung Palace right now?

It is currently 88°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace?

April, May, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gyeongbokgung Palace, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gyeongbokgung Palace in?

Gyeongbokgung Palace observes Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00). The local time is 5:03 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Gyeongbokgung Palace?

The closest airports are Incheon International Airport (ICN), 31 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gyeongbokgung Palace?

Popular options include Haeundae Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 5:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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