Korea month by month
Korea in August
Peak summer: the hottest month, humid day and night, with typhoons possible from late August.
Typical weather
| High | Low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 30°C | 23°C | 348 mm |
| Busan | 30°C | 24°C | 270 mm |
| Jeju | 30°C | 24°C | 270 mm |
Long-term monthly averages from the Korea Meteorological Administration, rounded. Rain is the month's total.
What's on and what to see
- Korean summer holidays peak in the first week of August: beaches and Jeju are at their busiest.
- Liberation Day (15 August) is a public holiday.
- Evenings by the Han River, outdoor pools and night markets.
- Typhoons: check the weather warnings; ferries and some flights to Jeju can stop.
What to pack
The lightest clothes you have, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
Crowds and prices
Highest prices on Jeju and at the beaches in early August; Seoul is less affected.