🇺🇸 New Orleans vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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New Orleans

moderate rain

65°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 65°F

H 66°F / L 64°F

Humidity: 83%

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Seoul

broken clouds

48°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 47°F

H 48°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 100%

Climate Overview

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New Orleans

New Orleans below sea level in the Mississippi Delta has one of America's most extreme weather environments. The city is surrounded by water — the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Gulf of Mexico — creating persistent intense humidity. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 catastrophically flooded 80% of the city, reshaping the climate risk consciousness of everyone here.

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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🇺🇸 New Orleans🇰🇷 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

New Orleans vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Orleans or Seoul have better weather?

New Orleans and Seoul have very different climates. New Orleans below sea level in the Mississippi Delta has one of America's most extreme weather envir 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 New Orleans vs Seoul?

Best time for New Orleans: spring and fall. Best time for Seoul: April, May, September, October.

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