Seoul weather in August

August in Seoul: hot, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Seoul · #538 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 53/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Seoul climate normals — August

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall311 mm / 12.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days17 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine8 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)93🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Seoul in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Seoul?
August in Seoul: hot, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Seoul on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
What is the weather like in Seoul in August?
In August, Seoul averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 22.5°C, with about 311.2 mm of rain over roughly 17.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Seoul in August?
Seoul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 93 in August.

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