Month guide · Seoul · South Korea
Seoul in November
What November is really like in Seoul: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Seoul. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Late foliage early in the month, then cold arrives; kimchi-making season fills markets with cabbages.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Seoul: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 17°C (63°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (20°C (68°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:22
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Clear skies, comfortable temperatures and fiery foliage on the mountains and in the palaces; the Chuseok holiday brings closures.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Seoul Lantern Festival along Cheonggyecheon (usually November)
- Kimjang — kimchi-making season (November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Theme park · Jamsil
Lotte World
Weekday mornings outside school holidays have the shortest queues.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Active
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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
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 3°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Seoul?
One of the best months to visit Seoul, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Seoul?
It is one of the best months to visit Seoul. Late foliage early in the month, then cold arrives; kimchi-making season fills markets with cabbages.
+How warm is Seoul in November?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seoul in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.