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Golden ginkgo, red maples and cool days from October to mid-November<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Autumn colour in Korea starts on the mountains and works its way down and south. The week you fly decides whether you land in gold, red or bare branches. This guide covers the 2026 foliage forecast, the best spots in Seoul, Jeju and on day trips, and what to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Autumn months<\/td>September to November, with peak colour from late October to mid-November<\/td><\/tr>
2026 peak forecast<\/td>Seoraksan 25 Oct, Bukhansan (Seoul) 4 Nov, Jirisan 5 Nov, Naejangsan 11 Nov, Hallasan 13 Nov<\/td><\/tr>
Seoul weather<\/td>Average highs of 20\u00b0C in October and 12\u00b0C in November, with lows of 11\u00b0C and 4\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Who this trip suits<\/td>Palace and park visitors, mountain hikers, and cafe-hoppers who want to skip the summer heat<\/td><\/tr>
Book ahead<\/td>Changdeokgung’s Secret Garden tour and Hwadam Botanic Garden<\/td><\/tr>
Daily budget<\/td>Roughly 60,000 to 100,000 KRW (~S$55 to S$92) a day for meals, transport and one paid attraction<\/td><\/tr>
Pay with<\/td>YouTrip card, 0% FX; withdraw won on arrival, first S$400 a month free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Autumn Spot<\/strong><\/th>Where<\/strong><\/th>Colour Window (2026)<\/strong><\/th>Cost<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Changdeokgung Secret Garden<\/td>Seoul<\/td>Late October to early November<\/td>5,000 KRW (~S$5) plus palace ticket<\/td><\/tr>
Deoksugung Stone Wall Road<\/td>Seoul<\/td>Late October to mid-November<\/td>Free to walk<\/td><\/tr>
Seoul Forest<\/td>Seoul<\/td>Late October to mid-November<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Haneul Park<\/td>Seoul<\/td>Mid to late October (silver grass)<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Bukhansan<\/td>Seoul<\/td>Forecast peak 4 Nov<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Nami Island<\/td>Chuncheon (day trip)<\/td>Late October to mid-November<\/td>19,000 KRW (~S$18) with ferry<\/td><\/tr>
Hwadam Botanic Garden<\/td>Gwangju, Gyeonggi<\/td>Late October to early November<\/td>11,000 KRW (~S$10) plus monorail<\/td><\/tr>
Seoraksan<\/td>Gangwon (day trip or overnight)<\/td>Forecast peak 25 Oct<\/td>Park free; cable car 16,000 KRW (~S$15)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Is Autumn a Good Time to Visit Korea?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. When Is Autumn in Korea? 2026 Foliage Forecast<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Autumn Weather in Korea and What to Wear<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Seoul<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Autumn Day Trips From Seoul<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Autumn in Jeju<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Autumn in Busan and Gyeongju<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Things to Do in Seoul in October and November<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Crowds, Bookings and Public Holidays<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Paying for Your Autumn Trip in Korea<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Late October to Early November Is the Window to Aim For<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Is Autumn a Good Time to Visit Korea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Yes. Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit Korea. The days are cool enough to walk all day, the summer humidity has cleared by mid-October, and the trees turn whole mountainsides red and gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    October is the safest month<\/strong>. Seoul’s highs sit around 20\u00b0C, Seoraksan reaches its forecast peak on 25 October, and the city’s ginkgo trees start to go yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    There are two catches. Foliage spots get crowded in peak weeks, and a few places, like the Changdeokgung Secret Garden, only let people in by timed tour. Book those first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Chuseok, Korea’s harvest festival, also falls on 24 to 26 September in 2026, when many shops and restaurants close while locals travel to their hometowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    It suits first-timers who want scenery without summer heat or winter cold, and suits beach-weather travellers far less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide: Still choosing your month? Our Korea weather guide<\/a><\/strong> walks through Korea month by month, from cherry blossom to snow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    When Is Autumn in Korea? 2026 Foliage Forecast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Autumn in Korea runs from September to November, and the 2026 forecast puts peak foliage between late October and mid-November. Colour reaches the high northeastern mountains first and the southern peaks last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2026 Peak Foliage Dates by Mountain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Weatheri’s 2026 forecast, published on VISITKOREA on 8 September<\/a>, gives these dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Mountain<\/strong><\/th>Region<\/strong><\/th>First Colour<\/strong><\/th>Peak Colour<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Seoraksan<\/td>Gangwon, northeast<\/td>3 Oct<\/td>25 Oct<\/td><\/tr>
    Bukhansan<\/td>Seoul<\/td>23 Oct<\/td>4 Nov<\/td><\/tr>
    Jirisan<\/td>South<\/td>28 Oct<\/td>5 Nov<\/td><\/tr>
    Naejangsan<\/td>Jeollabuk-do, southwest<\/td>5 Nov<\/td>11 Nov<\/td><\/tr>
    Hallasan<\/td>Jeju<\/td>31 Oct<\/td>13 Nov<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    The actual dates shift with the weather, so treat each one as approximate, not fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Bukhansan’s forecast is the closest match for Seoul’s own timing. In the city, ginkgo trees turn yellow from late October, and the maples in palaces and parks tend to redden a little later. At any single spot, the best colour lasts roughly one to two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    September, October and November Compared<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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