Seoul in August
The hottest and stickiest month, though the monsoon eases and the city itself thins as residents leave town.
Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
August is a middling month in Seoul — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in August
- Liberation Day (Aug 15)
- Peak domestic holiday weeks — Seoulites head for the coast
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Seoul, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Seoul?
August is a middling month in Seoul — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Seoul in August?
Seoul sits at roughly 68/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 3 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Seoul in August?
Expect highs around 30°C and lows near 24°C in August, with about 14 wet days across the month.