South Korea Weather Forecast
South Korea weather: 57°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for South Korea
No snow is in the current forecast window for South Korea.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for South Korea
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 50° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 57° | 64% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 55° | 78% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 50° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 51° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 52° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 56° | 0% | 2 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 60° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 61° | 2% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 60° | 6% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 66° | 16% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 58° | 18% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 48° | 14% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 59° / 46° | 11% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 48° | 16% | 10 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 57°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% 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 10:37 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 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 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
