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What to wear in Seoul in August
For what to wear in Seoul in August, light, breathable clothes work best, with sun protection for long outdoor days. Add a compact umbrella or light rain jacket because wet weather is common enough to affect sightseeing.
Travel takeaway: The month can work well for a trip if you are comfortable building indoor alternatives around wetter periods.
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Seoul: 12-month travel weather
Seoul has four distinct seasons, a summer monsoon, hot and humid July–August weather, and cold winters with occasional snow.
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Riverfront and city events can overlap with fall foliage demand, making major sights and weekend transport busier.
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Some restaurants and shops close while high-speed rail and road demand rises sharply during these major family holidays.
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Seoul Weather in August
2016–2025 · 10 complete years averaged · °F
Seoul in August · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ August 2025 · latest complete year☔ 16 days · 204.7 mm
4
🌦️
32.3°C/22.2°C
🌧️ 4.5 mm
9
🌧️
26.3°C/22.7°C
🌧️ 5.2 mm
13
🌧️
27.2°C/22.9°C
🌧️ 51.9 mm
14
🌧️
27.4°C/23.2°C
🌧️ 36.3 mm
15
🌦️
30.1°C/23.6°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
17
🌦️
30.2°C/23.8°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
18
🌦️
30.7°C/24.6°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
19
🌦️
30.4°C/25.4°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
20
🌧️
30.9°C/24.5°C
🌧️ 3.5 mm
26
🌧️
29.5°C/23.6°C
🌧️ 13.9 mm
28
🌦️
30.1°C/23.9°C
🌧️ 1.4 mm
29
🌧️
30.6°C/23.8°C
🌧️ 31.5 mm
31
🌦️
29.8°C/24.1°C
🌧️ 7.1 mm
August 2024☔ 16 days · 181.6 mm
2
🌧️
30.1°C/25.3°C
🌧️ 11.1 mm
3
🌧️
31.9°C/24.3°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
5
🌧️
31.5°C/25.7°C
🌧️ 15.7 mm
7
🌧️
30.9°C/24.4°C
🌧️ 2.2 mm
8
🌧️
29.4°C/23.2°C
🌧️ 6.5 mm
15
🌧️
32.3°C/25.6°C
🌧️ 8.4 mm
17
🌦️
32.4°C/25.3°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
18
🌧️
32.3°C/24.2°C
🌧️ 21.2 mm
19
🌧️
32.6°C/24.8°C
🌧️ 6.9 mm
20
🌧️
34°C/25.6°C
🌧️ 10.1 mm
21
🌧️
28.7°C/25.3°C
🌧️ 71.5 mm
23
🌦️
29.5°C/24.2°C
🌧️ 4.3 mm
August 2023☔ 18 days · 311 mm
7
🌦️
32.7°C/24.4°C
🌧️ 3.5 mm
8
🌦️
33.7°C/23.2°C
🌧️ 3.1 mm
10
🌧️
24°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 74.6 mm
11
🌧️
24.5°C/20.7°C
🌧️ 30.4 mm
12
🌧️
26.2°C/22.2°C
🌧️ 10.2 mm
18
🌦️
30.6°C/23.4°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
21
🌦️
31.6°C/23.8°C
🌧️ 4.7 mm
22
🌧️
29.2°C/23.8°C
🌧️ 24.1 mm
23
🌧️
25.1°C/23.2°C
🌧️ 62.5 mm
25
🌦️
27.7°C/22.2°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
27
🌦️
27.2°C/20.8°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
28
🌧️
24.8°C/20.9°C
🌧️ 27.8 mm
29
🌧️
25.1°C/21.4°C
🌧️ 33.3 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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