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

Seoul in July

Hot, humid and rainy

The short answer

July is a below-average month in Seoul.

July is one of Seoul’s wettest months, with high humidity and frequent rain.

5/10 overall22–29°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather3.5/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events6/10

July in detail

What July actually feels like

Weather
22–29°C
Hot, humid and rainy
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate
Prices
Moderate
Moderate

+Lively summer atmosphere

–Heat, humidity and heavy rainfall

My tip for July

Plan flexible days and use Seoul’s museums, cafés and shopping districts when the weather turns.

  • food
  • shopping
  • indoor attractions

How July compares

Against the other eleven months

9th of 12 overall in Seoul, 8th for weather, 7th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is April; the best value is March.

See all twelve months for Seoul

Not set on July?

Months I'd choose over July

Still going to Seoul in July?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heat, humidity and heavy rainfall

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