Seoul in November
Colour drops fast and so does the crowd; by late November the city is cold, cheap and comfortable.
Is November a good time to visit Seoul?
November is a middling month in Seoul — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in November
- Seoul Lantern Festival along the Cheonggyecheon
- Suneung university entrance exam (mid-Nov) — flights are grounded during the listening test
Best days in November
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in November
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in November
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How November compares
Every month in Seoul, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Seoul?
November is a middling month in Seoul — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Seoul in November?
Seoul sits at roughly 66/100 in November on our crowd scale, which is 1 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Seoul in November?
Expect highs around 12°C and lows near 4°C in November, with about 8 wet days across the month.