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Seoul's streets and towers lit up at night, seen from aboveThe Shibuya and Shinjuku skyline in Tokyo

Seoul vs Tokyo in August

Seoul edges it in August. Seoul averages 22–29°C with moderate crowds; Tokyo 24–31°C with high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Seoul and Tokyo

The verdict for August

  • WeatherVery similar3.5/10 vs 3/10
  • CrowdsSeoul is quieterModerate vs High
  • PricesVery similar$$$ vs $$$$
  • OverallSeoul comes out ahead4.4/10 vs 4/10
Seoul's streets and towers lit up at night, seen from above

Seoul in August

Peak summer

Temperature
22–29°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Long summer days and energetic nightlife

–Heat, humidity and rain

August is typically Seoul’s hottest month, with high humidity and frequent rainfall.

Seoul in August
The Shibuya and Shinjuku skyline in Tokyo

Tokyo in August

The hardest month

Temperature
24–31°C
Crowds
High
Prices
$$$$

+The biggest festivals and fireworks of the year.

–Extreme heat, humidity and the Obon travel peak.

Only for the festival calendar.

Tokyo in August

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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