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Seoul weather in February

Expect cold weather in Seoul in February: afternoons reach about 3°C (38°F), while nights drop to around -5°C (23°F). Around 33 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than January and 6°C cooler than March.

What stands out in February

  • It's one of the drier months, with about 66% less rain than Seoul's average.
  • Temperatures are climbing — March is around 6°C warmer.
  • Pack for frost — nights average -5°C in February.
  • February is among Seoul's three coolest months.

Avg high

3°C

38°F

Avg low

-5°C

23°F

Rainfall

33 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

73%

relative

Sky

53%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Seoul weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Seoul
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January1°C / 33°F-7°C / 20°F17 mm76%56%
February3°C / 38°F-5°C / 23°F33 mm73%53%
March9°C / 49°F0°C / 31°F30 mm74%48%
April16°C / 60°F5°C / 41°F74 mm73%53%
May22°C / 71°F11°C / 52°F76 mm73%54%
June26°C / 79°F17°C / 62°F106 mm74%63%
July28°C / 82°F21°C / 70°F345 mm83%75%
August29°C / 84°F22°C / 72°F243 mm82%65%
September25°C / 76°F17°C / 62°F108 mm77%55%
October19°C / 66°F10°C / 49°F62 mm73%43%
November11°C / 52°F3°C / 37°F59 mm75%55%
December3°C / 37°F-5°C / 24°F26 mm76%55%

What to pack for February

  • A proper insulated winter coat
  • A hat, scarf and gloves
  • Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is February 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 February

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Seoul in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Seoul?

February is cool in Seoul, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Seoul in February?

Average highs are about 3°C (38°F) and average lows about -5°C (23°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Seoul in February?

Seoul typically gets around 33 mm of rain in February — fairly dry.

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.