Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Seoul in November
Seoul cools off: highs slip to 51°F (11°C), from 65°F in October, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 70/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 70/100 · Good
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (47 mm) for the month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May and October.
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in October to 70/100.
- November sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Seoul in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bukhansan National Park
Granite peaks inside city limits; the Baegundae summit hike takes about 4 hours round trip.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best autumn morning.
Changdeokgung Secret Garden (Huwon)
Guided walks through a royal garden of ponds, pavilions and old trees behind Changdeokgung.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best autumn.
N Seoul Tower
Tower atop Namsan with a cable car and city views stretching to the mountains.
Gwangjang Market
Century-old market with stalls frying mung bean pancakes and serving yukhoe and mayak gimbap.
Euljiro Nogari Alley
Plastic tables, cheap beer and dried pollack snacks spill into the street each evening.
Why now November scores 70/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in November
- Gyeongju in November~172 mi · highs 56°F, 1.8 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Busan in November~202 mi · highs 61°F, 2.1 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Seoul?
It's middling, scoring 70/100. The best months are May and October, at up to 94. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. November is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan route recommends.
How cold is Seoul in November?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Seoul in November?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 48.9 in (1241 mm).
What should I pack for Seoul in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in November
- Seoul, Gyeongju & Busan Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
Planning Seoul in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.