Seoul · South Korea
July
Peak monsoon: 252mm of rain. Not a travel month for most people.
Worth considering
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Seoul — see the full ranking below.
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High
28.6°C
Low
22.1°C
Rain
252mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Seoul
Weather
Low
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in July
- ↑Cheapest month for accommodation and tours
- ↑Some museums and indoor cultural attractions genuinely excellent regardless of weather
- ↑Korean summer food culture — naengmyeon (cold noodles) and bingsu (shaved ice) at their best
What you sacrifice
- ↓252mm of rain: typhoon-level downpours, flash flooding in some districts
- ↓28°C+ with 78% humidity — the hottest and most uncomfortable combination of the year
- ↓Most palace gardens and outdoor heritage sites at their least enjoyable
How July compares to October (best month)
| Factor | July | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 4 |
July in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seoul, not across destinations. Methodology →