Geography of Gyeongbokgung Palace
Geography of Gyeongbokgung Palace: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Gyeongbokgung Palace
Incheon International Airport is 31 mi to the west, Busan is 203 mi to the south-east, Haeundae Beach is 207 mi to the south-east and Jeju Island is 283 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 37°34′46.6″N 126°58′37.2″E (37.5796, 126.977)
Quick facts about Gyeongbokgung Palace
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 37°34′46.6″N 126°58′37.2″E (37.5796, 126.977) |
| Known for | the main Joseon royal palace |
| Local time | 9:27 AM (UTC+09:00) |
| Best months | April, May, June and October |
| Climate | Continental |
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 76°F (25°C) in Gyeongbokgung Palace with partly cloudy. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 73°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 24%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
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 87°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Gyeongbokgung Palace today at 9.9/10. 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.
Climate in Gyeongbokgung Palace month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 20° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 24° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 53° | 33° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 67° | 46° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 55° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 65° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 74° | 15,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 75° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 80° | 67° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 67° | 51° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 37° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 24° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 76°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 97% and wind is 1 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 9:27 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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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 9:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
