{"id":66297,"date":"2024-07-17T18:02:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T10:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=66297"},"modified":"2024-09-04T14:54:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T06:54:28","slug":"korea-weather-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/korea-weather-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the best time for you to visit Korea? Read our month-by-month Korea weather guide for the best things to do each season. With seasonal weather, must-do activities, and more!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Korea experiences all four seasons, each offering unique weather and scenery changes, from April&#8217;s cherry blossoms to July&#8217;s summer rains and wintry December. Whether you&#8217;re drawn to its vibrant festivals, mountainous sceneries, Hallyu, or shopping, South Korea has something for everyone! Here&#8217;s a Korea weather guide for everything you need to know about choosing the best weather and time to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9c&nbsp;Stay Up To Date:<\/strong><br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/refer-your-way-to-the-top-2024\/\">Refer Your Way To The Top: Win Over S$15,000 Worth Of Cash And Prizes!<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/a-guide-to-tax-free-spots-around-europe\/\">Ultimate Guide To VAT Refunds In Europe<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-penang\/\">3-Day Penang Itinerary: Best Things To Do In Penang<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25 Sign up for YouTrip today with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtrip.onelink.me\/P5AL\/ohkz600g?utm_source=youtrip_blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=youtrip_app_download&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=\">&lt;YTBLOG5&gt;<\/a><\/strong> and get <strong>FREE S$5 YouTrip credits<\/strong> in your account! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When\u2019s the best time to visit Korea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, <strong>Spring (March to May)<\/strong> and <strong>Autumn (September to November)<\/strong> are considered the <strong>best times to visit South Korea<\/strong>. This is due to the mild and pleasant weather, allowing for many outdoor activities and the seasons showcasing beautiful natural scenery \u2014 with cherry blossoms in spring and colourful foliage in autumn respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/8-4.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/8-4.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/8-4-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/8-4-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Korea Meteorological Administration<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, visiting during these peak periods is not always in our best interest, especially for the more budget-conscious and crowd-avoidant. But fret not! We\u2019ve compiled a list of the best things to do in Korea, for every season, month-by-month. Above are the highlights of South Korea each month \ud83d\udc46<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Check out this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/10-day-korea-itinerary\/\">10-day Korea itinerary<\/a><\/strong> for the best things to do in Korea<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Korea Weather Guide By Month:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>March and April in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Local festivals, outdoor exploration and sight-seeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather<\/strong>: Temperatures are still low in early to mid-March which can see the coldest dipping to 0\u00b0C. In April, the lowest range from 6\u00b0C to 11\u00b0C, and the highest from 14\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/weatherspark.com\/m\/142033\/4\/Average-Weather-in-April-in-Seoul-South-Korea#Figures-Temperature\">WeatherSpark<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/9-3.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/9-3.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/9-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/9-3-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Korea.net<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the mild weather, the Spring months of March and April are great for all sorts of activities, especially <strong>outdoor festivals and exploration<\/strong>. Since mountains and hills mainly make up 70% of Korea, make the most of the weather and scenery by hiking one of the many trails in Korea. You can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/whereToGo\/locIntrdn\/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=86170\">Achasan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksandpenguins.com\/koreas-national-parks\/jirisan\/\">Jirisan<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264172\">Hallasan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring in South Korea is a picturesque season, with an abundance of flowers in bloom. The numerous spring festivals held across the country to celebrate these blooms provide the perfect opportunity to admire the scenery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festivals to catch in Korea during March &amp; April:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event <\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/south-korea-cherry-blossom-forecast-2024\/\">Cherry Blossom Festivals<\/a> <br><br>\ud83d\udc49 Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival, etc.<\/td><td>Similarly, this is a spring festival that showcases a sea of yellow canola flowers that are famous in Jeju.<\/td><td>Late Mar to Early Apr<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/whereToGo\/locIntrdn\/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=104187\">Jeju Canola Flower Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Similarly, this is a spring festival to showcase a sea of yellow canola flowers famous in Jeju.<\/td><td>Early Apr<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Here&#8217;s how you can capitalise on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/from-sgd-to-krw\/\"><strong>South Korean won<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>May in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Buddhist temple visits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather:<\/strong> In late spring, the weather gets warmer with temperatures ranging from as low as 7 \u00b0C to 29 \u00b0C (according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accuweather.com\/en\/kr\/seoul\/226081\/may-weather\/226081\">Accuweather<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/10-4.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/10-4.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/10-4-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/10-4-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: CGTN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re visiting South Korea in May, you get to witness the grand celebration of Buddha\u2019s Birthday. Known as <strong>&#8220;Seokga Tansinil&#8221; (\uc11d\uac00\ud0c4\uc2e0\uc77c)<\/strong> in Korean, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated holidays in South Korea. It commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, and is observed on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, which usually falls in April or May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this period, temples will be decorated and prepared for their rituals and ceremonies. Many temples offer free meals to visitors, usually vegetarian bibimbap paired with tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festivals to catch in Korea during May:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boseong.go.kr\/english\/tour\/festival\/aromatic\">Boseong Green Tea Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Participate in tea picking and tasting activities in Boseong, the largest green tea plantation in Korea.<\/td><td>May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buddha\u2019s Birthday &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/contents\/infoHtmlView.do?menuSn=219&amp;vcontsId=195198\">Lotus Lantern Festival<\/a> (Yeon Deung Hoe)<\/td><td>The Lantern Festival is held across Korea to celebrate the birth of Buddha.&nbsp;This festival features a grand parade with thousands of illuminated lanterns in various shapes and sizes, including traditional lotus lanterns, mythical creatures, and more.&nbsp;<br><br>Many temples will be decorated to welcome Buddhists paying pilgrimage.<\/td><td>May<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Heading to Korea? Here are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/10-ways-to-save-money-while-visiting-korea\/\">10 ways to  save money while visiting Korea<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>June to August: Summer in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong> Beaches, water activities and traditional cultural festivals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Korea\u2019s weather in Summer: <\/strong>Temperatures range around 21.1\u00b0C \u2013 29.3\u00b0C (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreaherald.com\/view.php?ud=20230907000662\">Average minimum and maximum in Summer 2023<\/a>). <a href=\"https:\/\/overseas.mofa.go.kr\/no-en\/brd\/m_21237\/view.do?seq=87\">Korea\u2019s rainy season<\/a> lasts from mid-June until the end of July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/11-5.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/11-5.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/11-5-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/11-5-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Visit Busan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During summer in Korea, you can check out some of the country\u2019s best beaches in Jeju and Busan. Sunbathe and watch the sunset or take on water sports like jet skiing, parasailing or paddleboarding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, check out the many summer festivals available from the Haeundae Sand Festival showcasing sand sculptures, to something more cultural like the Gangneung Danoje Festival.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Check out a list of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/brands-that-are-cheaper-in-korea-than-back-home\/\">brands that are cheaper in Korea than back home<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/12-4.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/12-4.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/12-4-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/12-4-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/gangwonblog.wordpress.com\/2016\/02\/10\/gangwon-city-tour-1-gangneung-city\/10-gangneung-danoje-festivalunesco-world-heritage\/\">Gangwon Blog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the weather heats up, cold dishes like Mul-naengmyeon (cold noodles) and Patbingsu (shaved ice dessert) become even more frequently consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Activities &amp; Festivals to catch in Korea during Summer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/whereToGo\/locIntrdn\/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=103736\">Haeundae Sand Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Sand sculptures and beach activities in Busan<\/td><td>End May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea.net\/NewsFocus\/Society\/view?articleId=137305\">Dano Festival<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/english.cha.go.kr\/chaen\/search\/selectGeneralSearchDetail.do?mn=EN_02_02&amp;sCcebKdcd=17&amp;ccebAsno=00130000&amp;sCcebCtcd=32&amp;pageIndex=2&amp;region=&amp;canAsset=&amp;ccebPcd1=&amp;searchWrd=&amp;startNum=&amp;endNum=&amp;stCcebAsdt=&amp;enCcebAsdt=&amp;canceled=&amp;ccebKdcd=17&amp;ccebCtcd=\">Gangneung Danoje Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Dano is one of the three major traditional holidays in South Korea, together with Seollal and Chuseok. The festivities around Dano include traditional folk activities, rituals and games celebrating the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.&nbsp; <br><br>Gangneung Danoje Festival is specifically named as one of the official UNESCO Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.<\/td><td>Jun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mudfestival.or.kr\/en\/festival\/main.html\">Boryeong Mud Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Enjoy mud baths, slides, and wrestling in Boryeong, a popular exporter of mud-based cosmetic products<\/td><td>from Mid-Jul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterbombfestival.com\/\">Waterbomb Festival<\/a><\/td><td>A famous music festival in Summer featuring live performances where performers and attendees will be sprayed with water guns and water canons<\/td><td>Jul to Aug<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Here&#8217;s a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/building-our-south-korea-itinerary-with-youtroopers\/\">South Korea itinerary<\/a><\/strong> for YouTroopers, by YouTroopers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>September in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for: <\/strong>Experiencing Korean Thanksgiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather: <\/strong>Highest temperatures range around 27\u00b0C to 23\u00b0C. Lowest temperatures range from 20\u00b0C to 14\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-9.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-9.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-9-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-9-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: VISITKOREA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September in Korea brings about autumn, just the perfect weather to showcase and partake in vibrant traditional festivities. A huge event in September is <strong>Chuseok<\/strong>, Korea\u2019s Thanksgiving, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. During Chuseok, families gather to honour ancestors, share traditional foods, and enjoy festive activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the biggest and most important holidays in Korea, many people will be travelling to their families hence you can expect the roads and transportation to be packed on the day itself and the few days leading up to the Chuseok holidays. During this time, many places might be closed so do look up their operating hours during this holiday period. As locals travel out, you can enjoy shorter queues at popular tourist destinations, and you can also get discounts for Everland amusement park tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Here are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/k-drama-south-korea\/\">8 real-life K-drama places<\/a><\/strong> to visit in South Korea<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-7.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-7.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-7-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Asia Society<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But don\u2019t worry, you can get to experience some of that authentic Chuseok holiday spirit at popular historic sites. The royal palaces and museums in Seoul are great locations to celebrate the Chuseok holiday because they have many traditional and cultural events lined up. We recommend the Korean Folk Village and Namsangol Hanok Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These places might also serve traditional dishes such as songpyeon, rice cakes symbolising a good harvest, and galbijjim, braised short ribs often prepared for family gatherings, which are central to the celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Can&#8217;t find KRW on your YouTrip app? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/ask-youtrip-faq\/\">Here&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> the answer to all your burning questions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3014447_image2_1.jpg\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3014447_image2_1.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3014447_image2_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/3014447_image2_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Visit Korea<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also check out the Taean Autumn Flower Expo, held from September 15 to October 31 at Korea Flower Park in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do. Located by Kkotji Beach on the western coast, this expo showcases a stunning array of autumn flowers, including chrysanthemums, verbenas, angelonias, sunflowers, and globe amaranths. Visitors can enjoy the fresh scent of these blooms while strolling along the scenic floral pathways, making it a perfect couple or family outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Activities\/Festivals to catch in Korea during September:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maskdance.com\/eng\/main.asp\">Andong Mask Dance Festival<\/a><\/td><td>The festival features a variety of cultural performances, including Korea&#8217;s traditional mask dance drama.<\/td><td>Late Sept to Early Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreatimes.co.kr\/www\/culture\/2024\/07\/135_360177.html\">Chuseok celebrations at historical sites<\/a><\/td><td><strong>Korean Folk Village<\/strong> &#8211; hosts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreanfolk.co.kr\/multi\/english\/event\/description.asp\">Chuseok event<\/a> which includes making <em>songpyeon <\/em>(Chuseok rice cakes) or holding a <em>charye<\/em> (ancestral ritual) while wearing traditional Hanbok.<br><br><strong>Namsangol Hanok Village<\/strong> \u2013 Another popular destination for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanokmaeul.or.kr\/en\/h\/events\/namsangol-chuseok-festival\">Chuseok celebrations<\/a>, located near Chungmuro Station, where visitors can try various hands-on activities and enjoy folk music performances.<\/td><td>Mid-Sept to Late Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/contents\/infoHtmlView.do?vcontsId=136567\">Taean Autumn Flower Expo<\/a><\/td><td>The Taean Autumn Flower Expo, held near Kkotji Beach on the western coast and features a variety of autumn flowers, including chrysanthemums, verbenas, angelonias, and more.<\/td><td>Mid-Sept to Late Oct<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Check out this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/youtrips-seoul-food-guide-what-to-eat-in-seoul-2022\/\">South Korea food guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>October and November in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for: <\/strong>Enjoying the autumn foliage and festivals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather<\/strong>: In October, the highest temperatures range around&nbsp; 22\u00b0C to 15\u00b0C, and the lowest temperatures range from 14\u00b0C to 7\u00b0C. November becomes colder with the highest temperatures ranging around 15\u00b0C to 7\u00b0C, and the lowest at 7\u00b0C to 0\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/14-5.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/14-5.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/14-5-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/14-5-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:&nbsp;Ha Nam-gi, Korea Tourism Organization<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October and November are perfect months to experience Korea&#8217;s vivid autumn foliage. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitjeju.net\/en\/detail\/view?contentsid=CNTS_200000000009099&amp;menuId=DOM_000001718007000000\">Hueree Pink Muhly Festival <\/a>in Hueree Natural Park, located at the foot of Hallasan Mountain in Seogwipo, Jeju-do, runs from mid-September to November. This festival celebrates the stunning waves of pink muhly grass, perfect for those Instaworthy posts on your social media. You can also get the chance to pick and enjoy Jeju mandarins at their peak season from late October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a film buff, don\u2019t miss out on the iconic Busan International Film Festival which also takes place in October, drawing film enthusiasts from around the world. It features diverse international and Asian films, offering premieres and forums. BIFF celebrates emerging and established filmmakers, fostering cultural exchange and a chance for you to catch your favourite actors up close!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-3-1.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-3-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-3-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-3-1-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:&nbsp;National Geographic<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another highlight of November is the Busan Fireworks Festival on November 4th, held at Gwangalli Beach in Suyeong-gu, Busan. This festival, which began in 2005 to represent the APEC summit, has grown into a major annual event. The spectacular fireworks show, accompanied by a media fa\u00e7ade display on Gwangandaegyo Bridge, combines fireworks, lighting, and music to create an unforgettable autumn evening by the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Activities\/Festivals to catch in Korea during October &amp; November:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biff.kr\/\">The Busan International Film Festival<\/a><\/td><td>The Busan International Film Festival is an annual event showcasing diverse films, fostering cultural exchange, and promoting Asian cinema.<\/td><td>Early Oct to Mid-Oct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/m.visitjeju.net\/en\/detail\/view?contentsid=CNTS_200000000009099&amp;menuId=DOM_000001718007000000\">Hueree Pink Muhly Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Hueree Natural Park&#8217;s Pink Muhly Festival offers stunning pink landscapes and Jeju mandarin picking at Hallasan&#8217;s base.<\/td><td>Mid-Sept to Mid-Nov<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bfo.or.kr\/festival_Eng\/info\/01.asp?MENUDIV=1&amp;Fcode=FIREWORKS\">Busan Fireworks Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Enjoy spectacular fireworks and a media fa\u00e7ade show at Gwangalli Beach, set against the backdrop of Gwangandaegyo Bridge.<\/td><td>Early Nov<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Click here for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-penang\/\">best things to do in Penang<\/a><\/strong> for 3 days<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>December in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for: <\/strong>Enjoying the winter activities and celebrating New Year<br><strong>Weather<\/strong>: Highest temperatures range around&nbsp; 6\u00b0C to 2\u00b0C. Lowest temperatures range from 0\u00b0C to -5\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/15-3.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/15-3.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/15-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/15-3-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: Daily Travel Pill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December in Korea heralds the start of winter festivities and activities. The Lighting Festival at the Garden of Morning Calm transforms nearly 330,000\u33a1 of the garden into a winter wonderland, with gleaming lights illuminating the natural beauty from 5 PM to 9 PM, extended to 11 PM on Saturdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For winter sports enthusiasts, skiing and snowboarding at popular resorts are top attractions. You can enjoy warm and spicy street foods like tteokbokki, spicy rice cakes or gyeranppang, an egg bread street snack perfect for the cold winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Click here for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-hanoi\/\"><strong>best things to do in Hanoi<\/strong><\/a> in 3 days <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-8.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-8.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-8-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/blog-size-2-8-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: VISITKOREA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning to welcome the New Year, head to Homigot Sunrise Square, one of the most popular spots for witnessing Korea&#8217;s brilliant yellow and golden sunrise. Enjoy the festival featuring celebratory performances, and a local market operated by small businesses giving out free servings of tteokguk while welcoming the new year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can also check out the Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival which provides an overnight celebration with events like wish lantern lighting and a candle ceremony, culminating in a breathtaking view of the New Year&#8217;s sunrise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/whereToGo\/locIntrdn\/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=77816\">The Lighting Festival at the Garden of Morning Calm<\/a><\/td><td>Light festival that spans 330,000 sqm in a garden throughout winter<\/td><td>Early Dec to Mid-Mar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=806297\">Homigot Sunrise Square<\/a><\/td><td>Homigot Sunrise Square at Homigot Cape is known for its stunning New Year\u2019s sunrise views featuring celebratory performances, local markets, and complimentary tteokguk.<\/td><td>End Dec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/whereToGo\/locIntrdn\/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=85354#:~:text=Hyangiram%20Sunrise%20Festival%20is%20an,built%20in%20the%20year%20644.\">Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><td>An annual event for witnessing the New Year\u2019s sunrise, featuring lanterns and a candle ceremony.<\/td><td>End Dec<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Wondering what to do in Bali? Head to Canggu with our<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-canggu-bali\/\"> 2-day itinerary<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>January and February in Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for: <\/strong>Ice fishing, sledding, winter activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather<\/strong>: Daily high temperatures around 1\u00b0C, low temperatures are around -5\u00b0C to -6\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/16-3.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/16-3.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/16-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/16-3-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Klook<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter in Korea, spanning January and February, is a season of icy adventures and cosy festivities. The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in January invites visitors to participate in ice fishing, sledding, and various winter activities in Hwacheon, while popular ski resorts like Alpensia, Yongpyong, and Vivaldi Park offer excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities. New Year&#8217;s Day is celebrated traditionally with family visits and eating Tteokguk (rice cake soup), symbolising the start of a new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February, the Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival in Taebaek is a must-visit event. Held at the end of January or the beginning of February, this festival showcases hundreds of ice statues masterfully carved by sculptors from around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Festivals<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>About Event<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/svc\/whereToGo\/locIntrdn\/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=96732\">Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Participate in ice fishing, sledding, and other winter activities in Hwacheon.<\/td><td>Early Jan to Late Jan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.taebaek.go.kr\/eng\/contents.do?key=987\">Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival<\/a><\/td><td>Taking place at the end of January or the beginning of February, the Snow Festival showcases hundreds of ice statues intricately carved by sculptors from around the globe.<\/td><td>End Jan&nbsp;to Mid-Feb<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024 \u2014 Here are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-place-to-exchange-money-in-singapore\/\">best places to exchange money in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Korea: Where you can live that K-drama fantasy, one episode at a time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" data-id=\"66349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/7-4.png\" alt=\"Korea Weather Guide: Best Time To Visit Korea By Month 2024\" class=\"wp-image-66349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/7-4.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/7-4-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/07\/7-4-768x402.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Korea promises an unforgettable experience year-round. 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