Seoul · South Korea
April
Cherry blossom peak — Seoul's most magical 2 weeks and its most visited.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
April is one of the best times to visit Seoul.
Climate
High
16°C
Low
7.8°C
Rain
90mm
Sun
7.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Seoul
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Outstanding
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in April
- ↑Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival: the Han River and Namsan transformed into something genuinely breathtaking
- ↑16°C afternoons: the perfect temperature for long walking days through the old city
- ↑Gyeongbokgung Palace in hanbok surrounded by cherry blossom is extraordinary
What you sacrifice
- ↓Hotel prices spike 50–70% for cherry blossom weeks — book 3–4 months ahead
- ↓Yeouido park on peak weekend: genuinely impassable, arrive before 8am
- ↓90mm of rain: blossom can be washed off early by April showers
How April compares to October (best month)
| Factor | April | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 9 |
| Value | 5 | 5 |
| Crowds | 3 | 4 |
April in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seoul, not across destinations. Methodology →