Korea month by month
Korea in June
Early summer: warm at first, hot and humid by the end of the month, when the rainy season (jangma) starts in the south.
Typical weather
| High | Low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 27°C | 18°C | 130 mm |
| Busan | 25°C | 18°C | 189 mm |
| Jeju | 25°C | 18°C | 183 mm |
Long-term monthly averages from the Korea Meteorological Administration, rounded. Rain is the month's total.
What's on and what to see
- The rainy season usually begins on Jeju and the south coast around 20 June and reaches Seoul a few days later.
- Hydrangeas on Jeju; Haeundae and the other Busan beaches open for the summer.
- Memorial Day (6 June) is a public holiday.
- Long, light evenings: Han River parks and night markets.
What to pack
Light clothes, a small umbrella and sandals that can get wet.
Crowds and prices
Shoulder season before the school holidays: good prices.