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South Korea Weather Forecast

South Korea weather: 84°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 84°F now🕔 4:34 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June and October👥 51.7 million

Summary

South Korea is a country in Asia. South Korea is a country in Asia with its capital at Seoul. It has a population of about 51.7 million. The capital is Seoul.

Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in South Korea with partly cloudy. It feels like 95°F. Today runs from 75°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit South Korea 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, Haeundae Beach, Hyeopjae Beach and Jeju Island.

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 South Korea today at 9/10. 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.

Weather in South Korea right now

84°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 95°F
Humidity76%
Wind3 mph W
Gusts14 mph
UV index3.2 · Moderate
Cloud cover62%
Pressure1007 hPa
VisibilityGood · 7 mi
Air quality52 · Moderate
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:34 PM, Aug 25 local time.

See the South Korea forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

5 PM84°54%3 mph
6 PM82°45%3 mph
7 PM☁️81°30%2 mph
8 PM☁️80°13%2 mph
9 PM🌙78°0%2 mph
10 PM☁️78°0%2 mph
11 PM🌙77°0%2 mph
12 AM🌙76°0%2 mph
1 AM🌙76°1%2 mph
2 AM☁️75°1%2 mph
3 AM☁️75°2%0 mph
4 AM☁️75°2%2 mph
5 AM☁️75°3%1 mph
6 AM☁️75°4%1 mph
7 AM☁️75°6%1 mph
8 AM☁️76°10%1 mph
9 AM☁️76°14%1 mph
10 AM79°21%1 mph
11 AM82°30%0 mph
12 PM84°35%1 mph
1 PM☁️85°35%1 mph
2 PM86°32%2 mph
3 PM86°27%2 mph
4 PM☁️85°20%2 mph

16-day forecast for South Korea

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light rain85° / 75°88% · 0,2 in3 mph6
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast86° / 75°35%2 mph7
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast84° / 74°37%3 mph6
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Drizzle85° / 75°47% · 0,0 in4 mph6
Sat, Aug 29⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail83° / 75°74% · 0,7 in9 mph6
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle80° / 75°53% · 0,0 in3 mph3
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle78° / 73°16% · 0,1 in4 mph6
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light showers77° / 70°34% · 0,2 in6 mph7
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Light showers80° / 70°33% · 0,4 in4 mph2
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 71°27% · 0,0 in8 mph1
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle82° / 72°15% · 0,0 in10 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle80° / 69°18% · 0,1 in9 mph6
Sun, Sep 6🌤️ Mainly clear81° / 67°35%7 mph6
Mon, Sep 7☁️ Overcast81° / 64°20%5 mph4
Tue, Sep 8☁️ Overcast79° / 67°31%7 mph1
Wed, Sep 9☁️ Overcast73° / 65°27%6 mph1

Climate in South Korea 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).

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Air quality and pollen in South Korea

52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.513.7 µg/m³
PM1018.6 µg/m³
Ozone81 µg/m³
NO₂16.5 µg/m³
UV index3.2 · Moderate
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Daylight13h 16m
Solar noon12:34 PM
Golden hour (am)5:56 AM - 6:56 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:12 PM - 7:12 PM
Blue hour (am)5:26 AM - 5:56 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:12 PM - 7:42 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%
Moonrise5:35 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit South Korea

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★★☆☆☆

Weather by city in South Korea

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Weather by island in South Korea

1 islands mapped in this atlas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Korea?

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

What is the weather like in South Korea right now?

It is currently 84°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit South Korea?

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

What time zone is South Korea in?

South Korea observes Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00). The local time is 4:34 PM.

How many people live in South Korea?

South Korea has a population of approximately 51.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to South Korea?

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

What are the top things to do in South Korea?

Popular options include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Haeundae Beach, Hyeopjae Beach and Jeju Island.

What places are in South Korea?

South Korea covers 3 places in this atlas, including Busan, Seoul and Jeju Island.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 4:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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