Best time to visit South Korea
Mar-May (spring cherry blossoms), Sep-Nov (autumn foliage)
Jan
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Jan: off
Feb
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Feb: off
Mar
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Mar: shoulder
Apr
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Apr: peak
May
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May: peak
Jun
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Jun: shoulder
Jul
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Jul: off
Aug
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Aug: shoulder
Sep
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Sep: peak
Oct
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Oct: peak
Nov
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Nov: shoulder
Dec
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Dec: off
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off Season
Monthly Climate
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Events & Festivals
seasonal
Spring Flowers
Mar โ May
Cherry blossoms and spring flowers
festival
Seoul Cherry Blossom
Apr โ Apr
seasonal
Autumn Foliage
Sep โ Nov
Mountain colors
festival
Busan Film Festival
Oct โ Oct
festival
Seoul Lantern Festival
Nov โ Nov
festival
Seoul Lantern Festival
Nov โ Nov
Traditional lanterns light up streams
seasonal
Winter Snow Season
Dec โ Feb
Skiing and winter sports
ยท Off Season
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At a Glance
Climate
Temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Spring (Mar-May) warm and pleasant, autumn (Sep-Nov) crisp with beautiful foliage. Hot humid summers, cold dry winters.
Currency
Korean Won (KRW)
Language
Korean
Visa
Visa required for Chinese passport holders. Apply at Korean embassy/consulate. Documents: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, proof of employment, bank statement (30,000+ CNY), flight/hotel bookings. Processing: 5-7 business days. Single entry C-3 visa: 90 days max stay. Fee: ~40 USD. E-visa available for some cities.
Budget / day
Budget: USD 50
Mid: USD 120
Comfort: USD 300
Mid: USD 120
Comfort: USD 300
