Seoul Weather Forecast
Seoul weather: 85°F, clear sky. 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 85°F (30°C) in Seoul with clear sky. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 73°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
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 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 and Haeundae Beach.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°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. family time is the strongest bet in Seoul today at 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.
Active alerts for Seoul
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Seoul right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:03 PM, Aug 23 local time.
See the Seoul forecast by time range
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 73° | 27% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 75° | 37% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 76° | 77% | 3 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 76° | 59% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 75° | 37% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 75° | 56% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 76° | 86% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 73° | 72% · 1,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 70° | 24% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 21% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 64° | 22% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 67° | 22% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 66° | 22% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 66° | 27% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 68° | 31% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 86° / 62° | 23% | 3 mph | 7 |
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 | 87° | 75° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 80° | 67° | 8,6 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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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
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
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 85°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 72% and wind is 1 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 11:03 PM.
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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| 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 August 23, 2026 at 11:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
