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South Korea

In northwestern South Korea on the Han River, South Korea's dynamic capital blends K-Pop culture, historic palaces, and one of Asia's most innovative food scenes. From Gyeongbokgung Palace to trendy Gangnam to Hongdae's street fashion, the city pulses with energy.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 29°C with 9h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (3°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
2°
Jan
5°
Feb
12°
Mar
19°
Apr
23°
May
27°
Jun
29°
Jul
29°
Aug
26°
Sep
19°
Oct
12°
Nov
2°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
8h
Apr
10h
May
9h
Jun
8h
Jul
9h
Aug
8h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
4d
Jan
4d
Feb
7d
Mar
6d
Apr
6d
May
13d
Jun
21d
Jul
19d
Aug
12d
Sep
5d
Oct
7d
Nov
3d
Dec

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Seoul as a Vacation Destination

Seoul is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 29°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
KO, EN