City in South Korea

Seoul Map

Interactive map of Seoul with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 77°F now🕔 6:46 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June and October👥 9.7 million

Summary

Seoul is a city in South Korea. Seoul is known for Palaces, K-pop and street markets. It has a population of about 9.7 million.

Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Seoul with light rain. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 74°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Seoul 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 30 mi away. Nearby highlights include Gyeongbokgung Palace and Haeundae Beach.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is 9.4°F below the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Seoul today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

Map of Seoul

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°33′59.4″N 126°58′40.8″E (37.5665, 126.978)

Quick facts about Seoul

TypeCity
CountrySouth Korea
ContinentAsia
Coordinates37°33′59.4″N 126°58′40.8″E (37.5665, 126.978)
Population9.700.000
Known forPalaces, K-pop and street markets
Local time6:46 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June and October
ClimateContinental

Maps of each attraction in Seoul

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Maps of each airport in Seoul

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Neighboring cities in South Korea

Sorted by distance from Seoul.

Getting to Seoul

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Busan · 202 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Seoul

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Incheon International AirportICN30 miSeoul

Top attractions in Seoul

Things to do in Seoul

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Seoul.

Explore Seoul

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Seoul?

Seoul is a city in South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.5665, 126.978. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Seoul right now?

It is currently 77°F (25°C) with light rain. Humidity is 97% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Seoul?

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

What time zone is Seoul in?

Seoul observes Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00). The local time is 6:46 AM.

How many people live in Seoul?

Seoul has a population of approximately 9.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Seoul?

The closest airports are Incheon International Airport (ICN), 30 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Seoul?

Popular options include Gyeongbokgung Palace and Haeundae Beach.

What places are in Seoul?

Seoul covers 2 places in this atlas, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Incheon International Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 23, 2026 at 6:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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