South Korea Weather Forecast
South Korea weather: 65°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 65°F (18°C) in South Korea with light drizzle. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 57°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - 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 88°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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 6.8°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Korea today at 9.6/10. 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
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:57 AM, Oct 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for South Korea
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 57° | 90% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 56° | 90% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 52° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 54° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 53° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 56° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 59° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 79° / 60° | 4% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 63° | 21% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 62° | 33% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌧️ Showers | 69° / 65° | 22% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 64° | 7% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 54° | 6% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 51° | 14% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 46° | 22% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 43° | 13% | 5 mph | 4 |
Climate in South Korea 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 | 88° | 75° | 8,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 80° | 66° | 5,6 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).
Weather map for South Korea
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Air quality and pollen in South Korea
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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.
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 65°F (18°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 84% and wind is 4 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 1:57 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 October 5, 2026 at 1:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
