Month guide · Seoul · South Korea
Seoul in February
What February is really like in Seoul: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Francisco Anzola, CC BY 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Still cold but brightening; good-value hotel rates outside the Lunar New Year holiday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Seoul: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (2°C (36°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Winter (December–February). Bitterly cold with sub-zero nights and occasional snow, but sunny days, festive lights and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in October). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Seollal holiday (January or February)
- Jeongwol Daeboreum — first full moon of the lunar year with traditional games (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Palace · Jongno
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Visitors wearing hanbok, rented from shops near the gate, enter the palaces free; arrive early to photograph Gyeonghoeru before tour groups.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Kids
Viewpoint · Namsan
N Seoul Tower and Namsan
The communications tower on 262-metre Namsan mountain gives 360-degree views over the city and its ring of mountains.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
- Kids
Palace · Jongno
Changdeokgung and the Secret Garden
Spring blossom and late-October foliage are the best times for the Secret Garden.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near -4°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Seoul?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seoul in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Seoul?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold but brightening; good-value hotel rates outside the Lunar New Year holiday.
+How warm is Seoul in February?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seoul in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.