🇹🇭 Bangkok vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Bangkok

scattered clouds

84°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 91°F

H 84°F / L 84°F

Humidity: 71%

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Seoul

broken clouds

46°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 42°F

H 48°F / L 46°F

Humidity: 100%

Climate Overview

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Bangkok

Tropical savanna — hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidSeptember, October (wettest months)
Annual rain59 inches (1,490 mm)

Bangkok is hot every month. The dry, cool season (November–February) is the premier travel window with low humidity and manageable temperatures. The monsoon (May–October) brings flooding and intense heat. March–April (pre-monsoon) is the hottest and most uncomfortable period.

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Seoul

Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall

Best monthsApril, May, September, October
AvoidJuly, August (monsoon), December, January (bitter cold)
Annual rain57 inches (1,450 mm)

Seoul has four distinct seasons. Cherry blossoms in April and autumn foliage in October rival Tokyo's. Summers bring the monsoon (jangma) and intense heat; winters are dry and bitterly cold with clear blue skies.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇹🇭 Bangkok🇰🇷 Seoul
Spring

43–70°F

March–May

Summer

72–89°F

June–August

Fall

50–73°F

September–November

Winter

19–36°F

December–February

Bangkok vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bangkok or Seoul have better weather?

Bangkok and Seoul have very different climates. Tropical savanna — hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons Seoul: Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Bangkok vs Seoul?

Best time for Bangkok: November, December, January, February. Best time for Seoul: April, May, September, October.

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