Seoul at dusk from above, with neon-lit towers and light trails across a busy intersection

Seoul in April

Spring in full bloom

The short answer

April is one of the best months to visit Seoul.

April brings mild weather and Seoul’s famous cherry blossom season, making it one of the city’s most popular months.

9.5/10 overall8–18°CHigh crowdsModerate-High
Weather9.5/10
Crowds7.5/10
Prices7/10
Events10/10

April in detail

What April actually feels like

Weather
8–18°C
Spring in full bloom
Crowds
High
High
Prices
Moderate-High
Moderate-High

+Mild temperatures and beautiful spring scenery

–Higher demand during blossom season

My tip for April

Combine palace visits and neighborhood walks with the spring scenery.

  • cherry blossoms
  • outdoor sightseeing

How April compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Seoul, 2nd for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; the best value is March.

See all twelve months for Seoul

Plan around

What’s on in Seoul in April

Cherry blossoms

Late March–early April

Seoul’s cherry blossom season typically arrives in late March or early April. Parks, palace grounds and riverside areas become some of the city’s most atmospheric places to explore as the blossoms open.

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