🇰🇷 Seoul vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Seoul

moderate rain

53°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 53°F

H 53°F / L 51°F

Humidity: 100%

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London

broken clouds

53°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 51°F

H 55°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 49%

Climate Overview

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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.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇰🇷 Seoul🇬🇧 London
Spring

43–70°F

March–May

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

72–89°F

June–August

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

50–73°F

September–November

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

19–36°F

December–February

38–46°F

December–February

Seoul vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Seoul or London have better weather?

Seoul and London have very different climates. Humid continental — hot humid summers, cold dry winters, beautiful spring and fall London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs London?

Best time for Seoul: April, May, September, October. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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