Seoul · South Korea
October
Seoul at its most spectacular — autumn foliage rivals cherry blossom for sheer beauty.
Best match
#1 of 12 months
October is one of the best times to visit Seoul.
Climate
High
18.4°C
Low
10.8°C
Rain
60mm
Sun
7.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Seoul
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in October
- ↑Namsan, Bukhansan, and Changdeokgung Secret Garden in peak foliage: deep reds and golds
- ↑18°C: ideal hiking weather for the national parks surrounding the city
- ↑Seoul Lantern Festival on Cheonggyecheon stream: one of the most atmospheric events of the year
What you sacrifice
- ↓Foliage tourism drives accommodation prices 30–40% above summer lows
- ↓Popular hiking routes (Bukhansan) crowded on weekends — start before 8am
- ↓60mm of rain: some foliage weekends disrupted
October in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seoul, not across destinations. Methodology →