Month guide · Seoul · South Korea
Seoul in April
What April is really like in Seoul: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Seoul. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Cherry blossom season, usually peaking in the first half of the month, along Yeouido's Yunjung-ro and around Seokchon Lake.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Seoul: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (11°C (52°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Spring (March–May). Cherry blossom in early April and warm, green May; fine dust and yellow dust can reduce air quality on some days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in October). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Cherry blossom festivals at Yeouido and Seokchon Lake (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Religious site · Jongno
Jogyesa Temple
The head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism sits by Insadong, with a large main hall shaded by ancient trees.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
- Photo spot
Palace · City Hall
Deoksugung Palace
Come in the early evening; the palace grounds are lit after dark and the guard ceremony takes place at Daehanmun Gate.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- After dark
Architecture · Gangnam
Starfield Library at COEX
In the middle of the COEX Mall, the Starfield Library is an open, two-storey reading space with 13-metre bookshelves holding tens of thousands of books and magazines that anyone can browse for free.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Namsan
N Seoul Tower and Namsan
Walk up through Namsan Park from Myeongdong in about 40 minutes, and stay for the city lights after sunset.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Seoul?
It is one of the best months to visit Seoul. Cherry blossom season, usually peaking in the first half of the month, along Yeouido's Yunjung-ro and around Seokchon Lake.
+How warm is Seoul in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seoul in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.