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Seoul in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Seoul in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Seoul in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Seoul in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and about 16 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 48 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Seoul has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Seoul in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Seoul for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +36°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +66°F.

Is Seoul warm or cold in October?

Seoul is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Seoul:

Climate in Seoul in October

Seoul weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+68°F+54°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+27°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+84°F+77°F
Rainfall
116 mm48 mm44 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
71%68%66%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1018 HPa1021 HPa
Sunny days
111612
Cloudy days
141114
Rainy days
544
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 116 mm to 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 11 to 16.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Seoul in October 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 October, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Seoul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 56 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Seoul wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 261 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Seoul?

This is the weather in Seoul in October 2023:
1 October
🌫️
+81°F
2 October
🌧️
+72°F
3 October
🌧️
+75°F
4 October
☁️
+68°F
5 October
☁️
+69°F
6 October
☁️
+67°F
7 October
☀️
+66°F
8 October
☀️
+69°F
9 October
🌧️
+58°F
10 October
🌧️
+53°F
11 October
☀️
+62°F
12 October
☀️
+69°F
13 October
☀️
+72°F
14 October
☀️
+72°F
15 October
☀️
+75°F
16 October
☁️
+68°F
17 October
☀️
+58°F
18 October
☀️
+57°F
19 October
☀️
+62°F
20 October
☀️
+66°F
21 October
🌫️
+68°F
22 October
🌫️
+69°F
23 October
☀️
+64°F
24 October
☀️
+58°F
25 October
☀️
+62°F
26 October
☀️
+63°F
27 October
☀️
+66°F
28 October
🌫️
+68°F
29 October
☀️
+68°F
30 October
☀️
+68°F
31 October
🌫️
+66°F
In October 2023 Seoul had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+66°F) and the highest in 2006 (+76°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 248 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Seoul in October:

Is October a good time to visit Seoul?

October is a really good time to go to Seoul. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Seoul.

Can you sunbathe in Seoul in October?

October has mild temperatures in Seoul. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Seoul rainy in October?

Seoul is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Seoul in October?

The amount of sunny days in Seoul during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Seoul

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.