If you plan to visit Seoul in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 223 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the hottest month of the year in Seoul;
Average weather
☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
223 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Seoul has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Seoul in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Seoul for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +64°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +81°F.
Is Seoul warm or cold in August?
Seoul is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Seoul, here is the comparison with other months:
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Climate in Seoul in August
Seoul weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+86°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+57°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+100°F
+91°F
Rainfall
261 mm
223 mm
117 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
77%
72%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1007 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
10
Cloudy days
10
8
9
Rainy days
14
14
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 261 mm to 223 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 3 to 4.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Seoul in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Seoul is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Seoul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 263 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 112 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Seoul, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Seoul wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 261 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Seoul?
This is the weather in Seoul in August 2023:
1 August
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+93°F
2 August
☀️
+91°F
3 August
☀️
+90°F
4 August
☀️
+92°F
5 August
☀️
+93°F
6 August
☁️
+94°F
7 August
☁️
+94°F
8 August
☁️
+94°F
9 August
☁️
+88°F
10 August
🌫️
+74°F
11 August
🌧️
+77°F
12 August
☁️
+79°F
13 August
☁️
+88°F
14 August
☀️
+90°F
15 August
☁️
+89°F
16 August
☀️
+88°F
17 August
☀️
+89°F
18 August
☀️
+91°F
19 August
☀️
+91°F
20 August
☀️
+88°F
21 August
☁️
+90°F
22 August
🌧️
+87°F
23 August
🌧️
+79°F
24 August
☁️
+79°F
25 August
☀️
+85°F
26 August
☁️
+85°F
27 August
🌧️
+83°F
28 August
🌧️
+77°F
29 August
🌧️
+78°F
30 August
🌧️
+78°F
31 August
☀️
+81°F
In August 2023 Seoul had 12 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Seoul climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Seoul in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+59°F) and the highest in 2021 (+65°F). The driest year was 2001 with only 618 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1720 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Seoul in August:
Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
It’s always a good time to visit Seoul, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Seoul in August?
August is warm in Seoul. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Seoul rainy in August?
Seoul is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Seoul in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Seoul in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Seoul in August?
The normal prices to fly to Seoul is $1,687 - $1,923. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
Other cities in South Korea
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Seoul, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.