South Korea in July

Monsoon rain then heat; summer holidays fill beaches and Jeju.

• Seoul and north-west · Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, the DMZrainy

  Continental: dry winters down to −15 °C on cold snaps, hot humid summers. Fine dust (yellow dust and pollution) peaks Mar–Apr; the monsoon runs late Jun – Jul.

• Busan and south-east coast · Busan, Gyeongju, Tongyeong, Ulsanrainy

  Milder winters than Seoul, rarely below freezing; typhoons most likely Aug–Sep and ferries to Japan stop when they pass.

• Jeju · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasanrainy

  Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.

• Gangwon mountains and east coast · Sokcho, Seoraksan, Gangneung, Pyeongchangrainy

  Coldest region: ski season Dec–Feb, peak autumn colour mid-October in Seoraksan; summer beaches crowded in late Jul – Aug.

• Seoul29° / 22°, 17 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Monsoon (jangma)

  Late June to late July · Seoul

  Heavy rain days; Han river parks can flood and close briefly.

• Seoul Queer Culture Festival check

  Early summer, one Saturday · Seoul

  Parade and booths; counter-protests nearby.

• Han river summer

  July–August · Seoul

  Outdoor pools and night markets on the river (check dates); the evening is the time to be outside.

Crowds · South Korea

High

Prices · South Korea

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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• Seoul

  Monsoon rain, heat and humidity.