Seoul November — last autumn leaves near Gyeongbokgung

Seoul · South Korea

November

Late autumn: foliage fading, crowds thinning, prices easing toward winter levels.

Strong option

#6 of 12 months

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Climate

High

10.4°C

Low

3.5°C

Rain

33mm

Sun

6.5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Seoul

Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in November

  • Late foliage in some parks still spectacular through mid-November
  • Prices dropping from October peak: good value for cultural access
  • Very dry (33mm): clear, cold days for palace photography

What you sacrifice

  • Getting cold: 3°C nights require real winter kit
  • Peak foliage passed — some parks already bare by late November
  • Shorter days limit outdoor exploration time

How November compares to October (best month)

FactorNovemberOctober
Weather
6
9
Value
7
5
Crowds
6
4

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seoul, not across destinations. Methodology →