Welcome to Seoul — where you’ll experience all four seasons like they mean it!
One minute you’re sipping an iced latte under cherry blossoms, the next you’re wrapped up like a burrito praying your heater works. Here’s your no-nonsense Aussie guide to surviving (and loving) Seoul’s weather — no matter when you visit.
🌸 Spring (March – May)
Vibe: Pink blossoms, picnics, and perfect “not too hot, not too cold” weather.
Feels like: Sydney in early September — if the jacarandas turned blush pink.
What to expect:
- Average temps: 5 – 20 °C
- Cherry blossoms everywhere — Yeouido Park, Namsan, even random footpaths
- Crowds, because everyone suddenly wants a picnic
Pack: A light jacket, sunnies, hayfever tablets, and a picnic rug for all those Insta moments 🌸
☀️ Summer (June – August)
Vibe: Hot, humid, and heroic levels of hair frizz.
Feels like: Darwin, but everyone’s still wearing long pants.
What to expect:
- Average temps: 25 – 35 °C
- Surprise monsoon rain — one minute sunny, the next: tropical shower
- Iced coffee culture and endless air-con cafés
Pack: Shorts, light shirts, deodorant (trust us), umbrella, and a portable fan you’ll actually use.
Tip: Escape the heat at a mall or café — Seoul’s got air-conditioning down to an art form.
🍁 Autumn (September – November)
Vibe: Gold-leaf wonderland. Every street turns into a postcard.
Feels like: Melbourne’s best-behaved weather week ever.
What to expect:
- Average temps: 10 – 25 °C
- Crisp air, blue skies, and perfect sightseeing weather
- Parks full of people pretending they’re in a K-drama
Pack: Jeans, jumpers, comfy shoes, and your camera — you’ll want 1,000 leaf photos minimum.
❄️ Winter (December – February)
Vibe: Cold, cosy, and beautiful.
Feels like: Canberra in July — if Canberra had K-pop and street snacks.
What to expect:
- Average temps: –10 – 5 °C
- Dry, crisp air and the occasional magical snow
- Steam coming from street food stalls (and your mouth)
Pack: Big puffer jacket, scarf, gloves, and lip balm — Seoul’s cold air does not play nice.
Local tip: Warm up with a hotteok (sweet pancake) or fish-shaped bread — consider it survival food.
🧭 When’s the Best Time to Visit?
If you:
- 🌸 Hate sweating → Go in Spring or Autumn
- ❄️ Love snow and cosy cafés → Go in Winter
- ☀️ Crave K-pop festivals and street food → Brave the Summer (bring deodorant)
There’s no bad time to visit Seoul — just different levels of weather drama.
🇦🇺 Aussies React to Seoul Weather 😂
- “Spring was so pretty I forgot about my allergies.”
- “Thought I’d be fine in a hoodie — now I own three thermal jackets.”
- “Never seen rain so dramatic in my life.”
- “Autumn’s my vibe — it’s like nature put an Instagram filter on the whole city.”
🌡️ Quick Weather Cheat Sheet
| Season | Temperature Range | What to Expect | Aussie Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌸 Spring | 5–20 °C | Blossoms, clear skies | Sydney in early spring |
| ☀️ Summer | 25–35 °C | Hot, humid, rainy | Darwin in the wet |
| 🍂 Autumn | 10–25 °C | Cool, colourful, perfect | Melbourne behaving itself |
| ❄️ Winter | –10–5 °C | Snowy, dry, cosy | Canberra in July |