Are you considering a trip to Seoul in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and about 14 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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
The temperature in October is +20°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of +3°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +19°C.
Is Seoul warm or cold in October?
Seoul is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +17°C to +9°C.
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.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+20°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
+5°C
-3°C
-11°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+29°C
+25°C
Rainfall
117 mm
47 mm
45 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
68%
67%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1018 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
10
14
11
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
10
7
8
Snowy days
0
0
1
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 117 mm to 47 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 10 to 14.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
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 4 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 2 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 15 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light 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 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 October in Seoul?
This is the weather in Seoul in October 2023:
1 October
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+24°C
2 October
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+24°C
3 October
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+22°C
4 October
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+22°C
5 October
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+19°C
6 October
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+21°C
7 October
☀️
+22°C
8 October
☀️
+20°C
9 October
☀️
+22°C
10 October
☀️
+22°C
11 October
☀️
+23°C
12 October
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+23°C
13 October
☁️
+21°C
14 October
🌫️
+18°C
15 October
☀️
+21°C
16 October
☀️
+19°C
17 October
☀️
+20°C
18 October
☁️
+20°C
19 October
🌫️
+19°C
20 October
☀️
+15°C
21 October
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+16°C
22 October
☀️
+19°C
23 October
🌫️
+20°C
24 October
🌫️
+18°C
25 October
🌫️
+21°C
26 October
🌫️
+21°C
27 October
☀️
+19°C
28 October
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+19°C
29 October
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+21°C
30 October
☀️
+20°C
31 October
🌫️
+19°C
In October 2023 Seoul had 22 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Seoul climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Seoul in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2021 (+18°C). 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 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.
Other cities in South Korea
Check out the weather for other cities in South Korea.
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.