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Seoul in June
Seoul warms up: highs climb to 78°F (26°C), from 70°F in May, with lows of 62°F (17°C) and about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 75/100, 4th of 12.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (116 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 62°F (17°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (116 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are May and October.
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 35 min of daylight.
- Humidity season begins: 76% on average, up from 75% in May.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in May to 75/100.
- June sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Seoul in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The largest of Seoul's Joseon palaces, with a guard-changing ceremony at the main gate.
Myeongdong Kyoja
Long-running spot for kalguksu knife-cut noodles and dumplings since 1966.
Gwangjang Market
Century-old market with stalls frying mung bean pancakes and serving yukhoe and mayak gimbap.
National Museum of Korea
Free national collection spanning gold Silla crowns to Joseon ceramics.
Euljiro Nogari Alley
Plastic tables, cheap beer and dried pollack snacks spill into the street each evening.
Why now June scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in June
- Gyeongju in June~172 mi · highs 76°F, 5.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Busan in June~202 mi · highs 69°F, 7.0 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Seoul in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Seoul?
It's middling, scoring 75/100. The best months are May and October, at up to 94. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. June is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends.
How hot is Seoul in June?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Seoul in June?
Some: about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.9 in (1241 mm).
What should I pack for Seoul in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
Planning Seoul in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.