Korea month by month

Korea in November

Late autumn: crisp and clear. The foliage peaks in Seoul and the south early in the month; it is cold by the end.

Typical weather

Long-term monthly averages from the Korea Meteorological Administration, rounded. Rain is the month's total.

Foliage at its peak: Namsan and the Deoksugung stone-wall road in Seoul, Naejangsan, Bulguksa in Gyeongju.
Golden ginkgo trees line Seoul's streets in early November.
The Busan Fireworks Festival over Gwangalli Beach, usually in early November.
Kimjang season: families make the winter's kimchi, and persimmons are everywhere.

From the Korea Tourism Organization festival calendar. Dates can change: check the official site before you go.

A warm jacket, and a proper coat by the end of the month.

Busy for the first two weeks of foliage, then quiet and cheaper.