Monthly climate guide
Seoul weather in August
With highs near 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), August feels hot in Seoul. Rainfall averages about 243 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- With the heat, see Bukchon Hanok Village early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 65%.
- It's humid — around 82% — so the heat feels heavier.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Seoul — roughly 147% more rain than average.
August is typically Seoul's warmest month.
Avg high
29°C
84°F
Avg low
22°C
72°F
Rainfall
243 mm
very wet
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
65%
cloud · often cloudy
Seoul weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 33°F | -7°C / 20°F | 17 mm | 76% | 56% |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | -5°C / 23°F | 33 mm | 73% | 53% |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 0°C / 31°F | 30 mm | 74% | 48% |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 5°C / 41°F | 74 mm | 73% | 53% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 76 mm | 73% | 54% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 62°F | 106 mm | 74% | 63% |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 345 mm | 83% | 75% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 243 mm | 82% | 65% |
| September | 25°C / 76°F | 17°C / 62°F | 108 mm | 77% | 55% |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 49°F | 62 mm | 73% | 43% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 37°F | 59 mm | 75% | 55% |
| December | 3°C / 37°F | -5°C / 24°F | 26 mm | 76% | 55% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
Our Seoul guide recommends: April to June or September to November, avoiding the summer monsoon and winter cold.
Wear a traditional hanbok (rentable near the palaces) for free entry to Gyeongbokgung — a popular and inexpensive way to visit.
Best time to visit Seoul →Other South Korea cities in August
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Seoul in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
August is one of the wetter months in Seoul, with about 243 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Seoul in August?
Average highs are about 29°C (84°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Seoul in August?
Seoul typically gets around 243 mm of rain in August — very wet.
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
April to June or September to November, avoiding the summer monsoon and winter cold.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Seoul (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.