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Seoul weather in October: what to wear and pack

October is a month with average rainfall in Seoul. On average it rains on 5 of 31 days, with highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F).

Trip rating: Great (93/100) · Best months: May and September–October

20°C (69°F)High
11°C (52°F)Low
5Rainy days
57 mmRainfall
59%Humidity

Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 2 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.

What to wear in Seoul in October

Long sleeves and a light jacket or cardigan. Mornings and evenings drop to 11°C (52°F), so bring an extra layer.

What to pack

Compared with nearby months

Rain is similar to September. Daytime highs fall to 12°C (54°F) in November.

Will it rain on your travel dates?

Pick your arrival and departure dates. We look up the same dates over the last 30 years.

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Public holidays in October 2026

Korea travel basics

Time zoneKorea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving
Power220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets
MoneyKorean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere
EntryVisa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice

Sunrise 6:39, sunset 17:55 on October 15 (local time) — about 11 h 16 min of daylight.

Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 108, 1996–2025 daily records. How we calculate