Seoul · South Korea
March
Spring arrives and the city begins its most exciting transformation.
Best match
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Seoul — see the full ranking below.
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High
9.6°C
Low
1.5°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
6.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Seoul
Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑First cherry blossom buds appear on Yeouido in late March
- ↑9°C afternoons: Bukchon Hanok Village and Namsan walks increasingly pleasant
- ↑Prices competitive before the April cherry blossom surge
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still cold enough for a jacket most of the day
- ↓Cherry blossom hasn't peaked — late March visitors get a preview, not the full spectacle
- ↓Yellow dust (hwangsa) from China can affect air quality on some days
How March compares to October (best month)
| Factor | March | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 5 |
| Crowds | 7 | 4 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seoul, not across destinations. Methodology →