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South Korea Weather Forecast

South Korea weather: 82°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 82°F now🕔 2:24 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June and October👥 51.7 million

Air quality and pollen in South Korea

52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.513.2 µg/m³
PM1017.9 µg/m³
Ozone89 µg/m³
NO₂11.6 µg/m³
UV index6.4 · High
Airborne hazeLight haze

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

Health and safety today

Skin and UVUse SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Heat stressThe heat index is 91°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 87%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks.
PetsPavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water.
Older adultsHeat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated.
ChildrenSmall bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport.

Weather in South Korea right now

🌦️
82°F
Light drizzle · feels like 94°F
Humidity87%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts12 mph
UV index6.4 · High
Cloud cover39%
Pressure1009 hPa
VisibilityGood · 7 mi
Air quality52 · Moderate
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 88%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:24 PM, Aug 25 local time.

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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 82°F (28°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 87% and wind is 2 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 2:24 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 2:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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