March in Seoul
What’s on in Seoul in March. Typical daytime highs around 54°F (12°C).
- South Korea Cherry Blossoms, Late March to mid-April 2027
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeCheonggyecheonExplore →
Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long (6.8 mi) stream and public space in downtown Seoul, South Korea.
02What to seeJoseonExplore →
Joseon, officially Great Joseon State, was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years.
03What to seeJongmyoExplore →
Jongmyo (Korean: 종묘) is a Confucian royal ancestral shrine in the Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea.
04What to seeChangdeokgungExplore →
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
05What to seeBlue HouseExplore →
Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea.
More sights (3)
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Itaewon Halloween crowd crush
On 29 October 2022, at approximately 22:20, a crowd surge occurred during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul, South Korea, resulting in 159 deaths and 196 injuries.
07National Museum of Korea
The National Museum of Korea (Korean: 국립중앙박물관) is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea.
08Seoul World Cup Stadium
The Seoul World Cup Stadium (Korean: 서울월드컵경기장), a.k.a. the Sangam Stadium, is a stadium used mostly for association football matches, located in 240, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Month by month
Seoul, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
April in Seoul
What’s on in Seoul in April. One of the best months to visit Seoul. Typical daytime highs around 64°F (18°C).
- South Korea Cherry Blossoms, Late March to mid-April 2027
May in Seoul
What’s on in Seoul in May. One of the best months to visit Seoul. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
- Lotus Lantern Festival, May 8 to 13, 2027
July in Seoul
What’s on in Seoul in July. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
- Boryeong Mud Festival, Typically Late July to early August 2027
August in Seoul
What’s on in Seoul in August. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
- Boryeong Mud Festival, Typically Late July to early August 2027
September in Seoul
Seoul in September. One of the best months to visit Seoul. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
October in Seoul
Seoul in October. One of the best months to visit Seoul. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Incheon (ICN) / Gimpo (GMP).
Know before you go
- Get a T-money card for subway and buses.
- Late-night eating is the norm.
- Use a local maps app, Google Maps is limited in Korea.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Seoul?
The best time to visit Seoul is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in South Korea.
Where is Seoul?
Seoul is in South Korea. The nearest major airport is Incheon (ICN) / Gimpo (GMP).
What is Seoul known for?
Palaces and K-pop, barbecue smoke and mountain trails.
Nearby on Trailwind
More to see near Seoul.
More places to explore
Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.
Beyond the city
