Korea month by month
Korea in October
Autumn: dry, sunny and cool, one of the best months to visit. Autumn colours start in the mountains.
Typical weather
| High | Low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 20°C | 10°C | 52 mm |
| Busan | 23°C | 15°C | 72 mm |
| Jeju | 22°C | 15°C | 94 mm |
Long-term monthly averages from the Korea Meteorological Administration, rounded. Rain is the month's total.
What's on and what to see
- Autumn colours: Seoraksan from early to mid October, then Seoul's palaces and Naejangsan from late October.
- The Busan International Film Festival in early October.
- National Foundation Day (3 October) and Hangeul Day (9 October) are public holidays.
- Silver grass at Haneul Park in Seoul and Saebyeol Oreum on Jeju.
Festivals in October 2026
Dongdaemun FestivalSeoul · 3 Oct
Youth Mike FestivalSeoul · 3 Oct
Korean Dream Hangang FestivalSeoul · 3 Oct
Busan Seo-gu Medical Tourism FestivalBusan · 16 Oct – 17 OctBusan Seo-gu Medical Tourism Festival
Jeonpo Coffee FestivalBusan · 17 Oct – 18 OctJeonpo Coffee Festival: taste coffee and desserts
Busan Kiss & Pets FestivalBusan · 31 Oct – 1 NovKisports Festival Busan: multi-sport event
Jeju Mullet FestivalJeju · 9 Oct – 11 OctJeju Gwang-eo Festival
Seogwipo 70ri FestivalJeju · 23 Oct – 25 OctFestival with street parades, performances, and food markets in Seogwipo.
Seogwipo Downtown Culture FestivalJeju · 11 Apr – 30 OctSeogwipo Downtown Culture Festival offers night-time cultural performances and exhibitions.
Gwacheon Youth FestivalGyeonggi · 3 Oct
From the Korea Tourism Organization festival calendar. Dates can change: check the official site before you go.
What to pack
A light jacket or sweater; evenings turn cold by the end of the month.
Crowds and prices
High season: popular hotels and foliage weekends book up, reserve early.