Month guide · Seoul · South Korea
Seoul in March
What March is really like in Seoul: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Republic of Korea, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable, with the first spring flowers late in the month; fine-dust days are common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Seoul: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (5°C (41°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:39
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March 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 March
- Seoul Marathon (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Street · Myeongdong
Myeongdong
Myeongdong's pedestrian streets are lined with K-beauty shops handing out samples, and from late afternoon food stalls sell tornado potatoes, egg bread and grilled lobster tails.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Architecture · Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Visit after dark, when the LED rose garden and the building's lit curves are most photogenic.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Waterfront · Jongno
Cheonggyecheon Stream
An elevated highway was torn down in the 2000s to restore this stream, which now runs about 11 km through downtown Seoul below street level.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Seoul?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 March a good time to visit Seoul?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and changeable, with the first spring flowers late in the month; fine-dust days are common.
+How warm is Seoul in March?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seoul in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.