Seoul Weather Forecast
Seoul weather: 65°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 65°F (19°C) in Seoul with partly cloudy. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 50°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
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 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 and Haeundae Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 4°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Seoul today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Seoul right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:26 AM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Seoul
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 50° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light rain | 74° / 57° | 86% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 56° | 90% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 51° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 52° | 0% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 55° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 54° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 74° / 55° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 58° | 2% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 61° | 7% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 59° | 24% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 54° | 14% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 51° | 8% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 52° | 6% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 14% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 56° | 16% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
Climate in Seoul 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 Seoul
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Air quality and pollen in Seoul
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 Seoul
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 attraction in Seoul
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by airport in Seoul
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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 65°F (19°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 72% and wind is 2 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 12:26 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
