Landmark

Changdeokgung

Seoul, South Korea

Best timeMar–May & Sep–Nov

Set inSeoul, South Korea

In season~66°F high

Climate19–86°F

CurrencyKRW

LanguageKorean

TimezoneUTC+09:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Changdeokgung

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJan · 61%

WarmestJul · 86°F

WettestJul

Best windowMar–May & Sep–Nov

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. It and its neighboring palace Changgyeonggung have together been called the "East Palace".

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Changdeokgung?

The best time to visit Changdeokgung is March–May & September–November, in Seoul, South Korea.

Where is Changdeokgung?

Changdeokgung is in Seoul, South Korea.

What is Changdeokgung known for?

Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. It and its neighboring palace Changgyeonggung have together been called the "East Palace".

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