What to wear in Seoul by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for Seoul, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
How people dress in Seoul
- Winters are cold and dry, with January lows around −7 °C and biting wind, so a long padded coat, hat, gloves and scarf are standard.
- July and August are hot, humid and wet, with monsoon rain on 16–18 days a month, so breathable clothes and an umbrella are essential.
- Spring and autumn are short and pleasant but swing widely between day and night, so a light jacket or trench coat over layers works well.
- Fine dust and yellow dust days are common in spring, so a mask is advisable outdoors when air quality is poor.
- Floor-heated buildings and public transport are warm in winter, so wear layers you can take off indoors.
January
−7…+2 °C
Typical: −7…+2 °C. Rainy days expected: 3.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
February
−5…+5 °C
Typical: −5…+5 °C. Rainy days expected: 5.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
March
0…+12 °C
Typical: 0…+12 °C. Rainy days expected: 6.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
April
+6…+18 °C
Typical: +6…+18 °C. Rainy days expected: 7.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
May
+12…+23 °C
Typical: +12…+23 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
June
+18…+27 °C
Typical: +18…+27 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
July
+22…+29 °C
Typical: +22…+29 °C. Rainy days expected: 18.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
August
+23…+29 °C
Typical: +23…+29 °C. Rainy days expected: 16.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
September
+17…+25 °C
Typical: +17…+25 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
October
+9…+19 °C
Typical: +9…+19 °C. Rainy days expected: 6.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
November
+2…+11 °C
Typical: +2…+11 °C. Rainy days expected: 7.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
December
−5…+3 °C
Typical: −5…+3 °C. Rainy days expected: 5.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
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