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Travel guide

South Korea

Every guide we have written for South Korea: the places worth the trip, when to go and what to know before you land.

  • 4 guides
  • 40 places worth the trip
Before you go

South Korea at a glance

Best time to go Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Language Korean
Currency South Korean won (KRW)
Plugs and voltage Type C and F · 220 V
Time zone UTC+9
Drives on the Right
Pocket phrases HelloAnnyeonghaseyo Thank youGamsahamnida

The guides

Places worth the trip.

Month by month

When to go to South Korea

Typical daytime highs and rainfall in Seoul — long-term averages, rounded, to plan around.

  1. Jan 2° Dry
  2. Feb 5° Dry
  3. Mar 11° Dry Good
  4. Apr 18° Some rain Best
  5. May 23° Some rain Best
  6. Jun 27° Wet Good
  7. Jul 29° Very wet
  8. Aug 30° Very wet Good
  9. Sep 26° Wet Best
  10. Oct 20° Dry Best
  11. Nov 12° Dry Best
  12. Dec 4° Dry Good

Best months Shoulder season More drops, more rain This month

On the chart

Where our South Korea guides go

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Good to know

Questions about South Korea

When is the best time to visit South Korea?

We suggest Apr–May, Sep–Nov. The months either side (Mar, Jun, Aug, Dec) are good shoulder-season alternatives, often with fewer crowds.

What currency is used in South Korea?

South Korean won (KRW).

What language is spoken in South Korea?

Korean.

What plugs and voltage does South Korea use?

Type C and F · 220 V. Pack a universal adapter if your plugs differ.

What time zone is South Korea in?

UTC+9.

Which side of the road do they drive on in South Korea?

On the right.

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