Landmark

Joseon

Seoul, South Korea

Best timeMar–May & Sep–Nov

Set inSeoul, South Korea

In season~66°F high

Climate21–86°F

CurrencyKRW

LanguageKorean

TimezoneUTC+09:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Joseon

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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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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

Joseon, officially Great Joseon State, was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in 1897. The kingdom was founded after the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. In 1393, Korea was retitled and the capital was moved to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amnok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens.

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 Joseon?

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

Where is Joseon?

Joseon is in Seoul, South Korea.

What is Joseon known for?

Joseon, officially Great Joseon State, was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in 1897. The kingdom was founded after the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. In 1393, Korea was retitled and the capital was moved to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amnok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens.

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