Month-by-month guides for Seoul, festivals, and the seasons for foliage, blossoms and snow
This page collects the seasonal guides on this site: month-by-month weather and packing guides for Seoul, festivals and events in the city, and seasonal trips across Korea, from fall foliage to ski resorts near Seoul.
Festival dates change every year. Check the year in each guide’s title, and confirm dates on the official site before you book.
Start here
Seoul in December 2026: Weather, Christmas & Packing List
Weather data, Christmas market dates, ski options and a cold-weather packing list.
Seoul in January 2027: Weather, Snow & What to Pack
Temperature ranges, snowfall odds, a packing list and places to warm up between sights.
Korea Fall Foliage 2026 Guide: Best Times & Places
Peak dates by region, from Seoraksan to Naejangsan, and how to reach each spot from Seoul.
Seoul month by month
Weather, what is open and what to pack, one guide per month.
- Seoul in October 2026: Weather, Festivals & Packing Guide
- Seoul in November Travel Guide: Weather, Foliage & Packing
- Seoul in February 2027: Weather, Seollal & What’s Open
- Seoul in March 2027: Weather, Cherry Blossoms & Packing
- Seoul in April 2027: Weather, Festivals & What to Pack
Festivals and events in Seoul
Lantern festivals, fireworks, holidays and seasonal activities in the city.
- Haneul Park Silver Grass Festival: Hours & Station Guide
- Seoul Light Nodeul Island Laser Art 2026: Full Visitor Guide
- Seoul Lantern Festival 2026: Cheonggyecheon Dates & Tips
- New Year’s Eve Seoul 2026: Countdown Spots & Late Subway
- Halloween in Seoul 2026: Itaewon, Everland & Lotte World
- Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026: Spots & Times
- Chuseok Seoul 2026 Guide: What’s Open, Closed & To Do
- Discover Seoul’s Top Cherry Blossom Hotspots This Spring
- Best Winter Experience in Seoul – The Ultimate Guide to Hangang Park Sledding Hills
Seasons across Korea
Public holidays, festivals outside Seoul, ski resorts and other seasonal trips.
- Skiing Near Seoul 2026-27: Vivaldi vs Elysian Shuttles
- Pohang Fireworks Festival 2026: Dates, Spots & KTX
- Jarasum Jazz Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets, Getting There
- Korea Public Holidays 2026-2027: Dates & What’s Closed
Jeju and Busan by month
Weather and packing guides for Jeju and Busan.
- Jeju in November 2026: Weather, Tangerines & Packing
- Busan in December 2026: Weather, Lights & What to Pack
- Jeju December Travel Guide: Weather, Camellias, Packing
Planning the rest of the trip? See the trip checklist and Where to Eat in Seoul.
Photos on this page: Korea Tourism Organization (visitkorea.or.kr), Korea Open Government License Type 1.