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South Korea in August

Workable but with caveats

Hot and humid

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Daytime high
30°C
86°F
Overnight low
22°C
72°F
Rainfall
275 mm
wet
Crowd levels
medium
manageable
Prices
medium
shoulder

What to expect in South Korea in August

August brings hot weather to South Korea, with daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows near 22°C (72°F). Skies are typically distinctly rainy, with about 275 mm of rainfall on average. Hot and humid.

Crowds are manageable in August — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs April (cherry blossom), October (foliage), for context.

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South Korea in other months

January
okay
February
okay
March
good
April
great
May
great
June
okay
July
avoid
September
great
October
great
November
good
December
okay

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