South Korea · Destination guide
Travelling to Seoul
Student Hongdae and Gangnam clubs. Best time: in June · hotels from €55/night.
When to go to Seoul?
Average temperatures and recorded rainfall, month by month.
| jan | fév | mar | avr | mai | juin | juil | août | sep | oct | nov | déc | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | -3° | 0° | 6° | 12° | 17° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 23° | 15° | 7° | -1° |
| Rain mm | 18 | 25 | 43 | 64 | 111 | 126 | 313 | 276 | 160 | 85 | 51 | 28 |
Shaded columns: the best months — pleasant warmth, outside the rainy season.
Rain: average monthly total over 10 years — above 150 mm, expect the rainy season.
What hotel budget in Seoul?
Ranges per night per room, from low to high season — estimates updated on 18/07/2026.
| Tier | From | High season | Typical brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | €55/night | €130/night | Ibis · Toyoko Inn · Solaria Nishitetsu |
| Comfort | €85/night | €200/night | Lotte · Sheraton · Grand Hyatt |
| Boutique | €140/night | €350/night | Hotel 28 Myeongdong · Glad Mapo · L7 Myeongdong |
| Luxury | €320/night | €800/night | The Shilla Seoul · Four Seasons Seoul · Park Hyatt Seoul |
The vibe on the ground
Neighbourhoods to aim for: Itaewon, Hongdae, Gangnam.
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