Best time to visit South Korea
Mar-May (spring cherry blossoms), Sep-Nov (autumn foliage)
January
ยท
January: off
February
ยท
February: off
March
โ
March: shoulder
April
โ
April: peak
May
โ
May: peak
June
โ
June: shoulder
July
ยท
July: off
August
โ
August: shoulder
September
โ
September: peak
October
โ
October: peak
November
โ
November: shoulder
December
ยท
December: off
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off Season
Monthly Climate
Plan Your Trip to South Korea
Let AI help you create a perfect itinerary
~KRW 130000/day
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
seasonal
Winter Snow Season
Dec โ Feb
Skiing and winter sports
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
