Seoul in October
The best month of the Korean year — clear, dry, around 20 °C — and the busiest, with the palaces genuinely queued.
Is October a good time to visit Seoul?
October is one of the busiest months in Seoul, at about 84/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in October
- Hangeul Day (Oct 9) — public holiday
- Autumn colour peaks in the palace gardens and on Bukhansan late in the month
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Seoul, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Seoul.
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Seoul?
October is one of the busiest months in Seoul, at about 84/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Seoul in October?
Seoul sits at roughly 84/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 19 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Seoul in October?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 11°C in October, with about 7 wet days across the month.