Korea month by month
Korea in April
Spring at its best: cherry blossoms in Seoul in the first half of the month, then azaleas and tulips. Pleasant days, cool evenings.
Typical weather
| High | Low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 18°C | 7°C | 73 mm |
| Busan | 19°C | 10°C | 136 mm |
| Jeju | 18°C | 10°C | 92 mm |
Long-term monthly averages from the Korea Meteorological Administration, rounded. Rain is the month's total.
What's on and what to see
- Cherry blossoms in Seoul: Yeouido, Seokchon Lake and the palaces, usually in the first ten days of April.
- Gyeongju's Bomun Lake and Daereungwon under the blossoms.
- Yellow canola fields on Jeju and green barley on Gapado island.
- Blossom weekends are very busy: go early in the morning.
What to pack
A light jacket and comfortable walking shoes; evenings can still be chilly.
Crowds and prices
High season starts: hotels near the blossoms cost more, book a few weeks ahead.