🇺🇸 Philadelphia vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Philadelphia

light rain

58°F

Light Rain

Feels like 58°F

H 59°F / L 56°F

Humidity: 94%

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Seoul

mist

48°F

Mist

Feels like 47°F

H 48°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 100%

Climate Overview

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Philadelphia

Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental. The city's urban heat island is intense — dense rowhouse neighborhoods without significant green space are among the East Coast's most heat-vulnerable. The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers provide some humidity while the Piedmont hills to the north create varied terrain.

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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🇺🇸 Philadelphia🇰🇷 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

Philadelphia vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Philadelphia or Seoul have better weather?

Philadelphia and Seoul have very different climates. Philadelphia in the Delaware River valley has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continent 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 Philadelphia vs Seoul?

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

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