Seoul in July
Sixteen wet days and heavy humidity; this is when the underground shopping cities and the palace museums earn their reputation.
Is July a good time to visit Seoul?
July is a middling month in Seoul — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in July
- Jangma monsoon — the wettest month by a wide margin
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Seoul, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Seoul?
July is a middling month in Seoul — crowds around 58/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Seoul in July?
Seoul sits at roughly 58/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 7 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Seoul in July?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 23°C in July, with about 16 wet days across the month.