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Itaewon Halloween crowd crush

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Itaewon Halloween crowd crush

Seoul, South Korea
Best timeMar–May & Sep–Nov
Set inSeoul, South Korea
In season~66°F high
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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).

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21–86°F
CurrencyKRW
LanguageKorean
TimezoneUTC+09:00
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Map showing the location of Itaewon Halloween crowd crush
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJan · 61%
WarmestJul · 86°F
WettestJul
Best windowMar–May & Sep–Nov
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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

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. The total number of fatalities includes two individuals who died following the incident. Most victims were young adults, and 27 were foreign nationals.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Changdeokgung
3 mi away
Jongmyo
3 mi away
National Library of Korea
3 mi away
Cheonggyecheon
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Itaewon Halloween crowd crush?

The best time to visit Itaewon Halloween crowd crush is March–May & September–November, in Seoul, South Korea.

Where is Itaewon Halloween crowd crush?

Itaewon Halloween crowd crush is in Seoul, South Korea.

What is Itaewon Halloween crowd crush known for?

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. The total number of fatalities includes two individuals who died following the incident. Most victims were young adults, and 27 were foreign nationals.

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