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South Korea in October: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What October is actually like in South Korea — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 19°C
- Average low
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 90mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 6th warmest month of South Korea's year. The 6th wettest month, at 7% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in October
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- October 3, 2027 개천절 · National Foundation Day
- October 4, 2027 개천절 대체 휴일 · Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
- October 9, 2027 한글날 · Hangul Day
- October 11, 2027 한글날 대체 휴일 · Alternative holiday for Hangul Day
On in October
- Lantern Festival in Jinju
- Seoul Light Hangang Bitseom Festival: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- EDC Korea (Electric Daisy Carnival): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Incheon)
- Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- Busan International Film Festival (BIFF): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Busan)
- K-Royal Culture Festival (Autumn): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- Jarasum Jazz Festival: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Gapyeong)
- Jogyesa Chrysanthemum Festival: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- Grand Mint Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- Hangang River Festival - Fall: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Seoul)
- Autumn Foliage in Seoul
- Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Seoul, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.