Month guide · Seoul · South Korea
Seoul in June
What June is really like in Seoul: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: S h y numis, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hot and increasingly humid, with the monsoon usually arriving in the last week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Seoul: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:10
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:55
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid, with the jangma monsoon bringing heavy rain from late June through July; river parks and night markets come alive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Seoul, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Neighbourhood · Jongno
Bukchon Hanok Village
On the hillside between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, hundreds of traditional tiled-roof hanok houses line steep alleys, many still family homes.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
Street · Insadong
Insadong and Ssamziegil
Even international chains display their names in Korean script here — look for the Hangeul shop signs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- History
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Seoul?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seoul in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Seoul?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and increasingly humid, with the monsoon usually arriving in the last week.
+How warm is Seoul in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seoul in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.