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Gyeongbokgung Palace Map

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

⛅ 83°F now🕔 8:21 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June and October

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 83°F (28°C) in Gyeongbokgung Palace with partly cloudy. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 75°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - 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 85°F is in line with 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace today at 9.2/10. 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Coordinates: 37°34′46.6″N 126°58′37.2″E (37.5796, 126.977)

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 time8:21 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June and October
ClimateContinental

Getting to Gyeongbokgung Palace

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Busan · 203 mi · roughly 4.7 h driving

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

Airports near Gyeongbokgung Palace

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Incheon International AirportICN31 miSeoul

Things to do in Gyeongbokgung Palace

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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 83°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 3 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 8:21 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.
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 26, 2026 at 8:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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