🇺🇸 Raleigh vs 🇰🇷 Seoul

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Raleigh

overcast clouds

70°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 71°F

H 73°F / L 68°F

Humidity: 85%

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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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Raleigh

Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. At 315 feet on the Piedmont, the city has a warm humid subtropical climate with hot summers. The rapid growth of the Research Triangle has created one of the Southeast's most intensifying urban heat islands from farmland conversion to development.

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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🇺🇸 Raleigh🇰🇷 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

Raleigh vs Seoul: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Raleigh or Seoul have better weather?

Raleigh and Seoul have very different climates. Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. A 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 Raleigh vs Seoul?

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

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