K-culture, ancient palaces, cherry blossoms, and incredible street food.
Monthly Window Scores
Window Score 80, an excellent time to go, with return fares from Sydney around A$876. Tap any month to see the full breakdown.
South Korea
September is a decent time to visit South Korea, though not ideal. Pleasant temperatures around 20.3°C. Flight prices run 33% above average. You can catch Chuseok during your visit.
20°C
123mm rain
Busy
Crowd level
$1,440
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Chuseok
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9 events across 9 months
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.
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March to May and October to November are the prime window for South Korea, balancing good weather, fewer crowds and competitive fares. The Window Score peaks at 80/100 in October.
March is typically the cheapest month to fly to South Korea, with return fares averaging around A$678, about 37% below the yearly average.
July scores lowest (18/100), 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. October usually offers the most pleasant conditions.
Your AUD is 7.5% stronger than the 5-year average against the Korean Won.
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