K-culture, ancient palaces, cherry blossoms, and incredible street food.
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South Korea
March is a great option for South Korea. Cold conditions at 4.5°C. Flights are 24% below average, making it a budget-friendly window.
0°C
37mm rain
Moderate crowds
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9 events throughout the year
January
-3°C · 1 event
Skiing and snowboarding at Olympic-venue resorts like PyeongChang.
February
-0.5°C · 1 event
Best snow conditions at resorts near Seoul.
April
10.9°C · 1 event
Beautiful cherry blossom season across Seoul and Jinhae.
May
16.6°C · 1 event
Lotus lantern festival in Seoul. lush green landscapes, near-perfect weather, low crowds.
July
24.4°C · 1 event
Heavy summer rains. hot and humid across the peninsula.
September
20.3°C · 1 event
Korean Thanksgiving. family celebrations, many businesses close.
October
13.6°C · 1 event
Stunning fall colours across Korean mountains and temples.
November
5.9°C · 1 event
Beautiful lantern displays along the Cheonggyecheon Stream.
December
-1°C · 1 event
World-class ski resorts near Seoul open for the season.
January
-3°C · 1 event
Skiing and snowboarding at Olympic-venue resorts like PyeongChang.
February
-0.5°C · 1 event
Best snow conditions at resorts near Seoul.
April
10.9°C · 1 event
Beautiful cherry blossom season across Seoul and Jinhae.
May
16.6°C · 1 event
Lotus lantern festival in Seoul. lush green landscapes, near-perfect weather, low crowds.
July
24.4°C · 1 event
Heavy summer rains. hot and humid across the peninsula.
September
20.3°C · 1 event
Korean Thanksgiving. family celebrations, many businesses close.
October
13.6°C · 1 event
Stunning fall colours across Korean mountains and temples.
November
5.9°C · 1 event
Beautiful lantern displays along the Cheonggyecheon Stream.
December
-1°C · 1 event
World-class ski resorts near Seoul open for the season.
South Korea has become one of Asia's most compelling travel destinations, and not just because of K-pop and K-drama (though both are very much on display in Seoul). The capital is extraordinary — ultra-modern infrastructure layered over ancient palace grounds, a street food scene centred on Myeongdong and Gwangjang Market, and a nightlife district in Itaewon that runs until dawn.
Beyond Seoul: Busan's coastal energy and Jagalchi fish market, the preserved Hanok village of Jeonju, the volcanic island of Jeju, and the ski resorts of PyeongChang in winter.
Spring (late March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best times to visit — cherry blossoms and autumn foliage respectively, and mild temperatures. Summers are hot and humid; winters are bitterly cold. For Australians, the AUD goes reasonably far against the Korean won, and direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne take around 10 hours.
November are the sweet spot for South Korea, balancing good weather, fewer crowds and competitive fares. The SweetSpot Score peaks at 82/100 in November.
March is typically the cheapest month to fly to South Korea, with return fares averaging around A$752 — about 24% below the yearly average.
July scores lowest (23/100), with moderately busy conditions and less favourable weather. If you can, plan around it.
Across the year, average temperatures range from about -3°C to 25°C. April usually offers the most pleasant conditions.
Your AUD is 19.4% stronger than the 5-year average against the Korean Won. Exceptional value.
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