Korea has something in store for everyone, all year long. Most cafes, restaurants (and any place you'll go to) will feel comfortable. They'll fire the AC when it gets warm, and have blankets at your disposal when it gets chilly.

Here's all you need to know!

Autumn and Spring: colorful blooms and leaves

Autumn and Spring both have temperatures oscillating between 10°C (50°F) and 25°C (77°F) and nature wears its most amazing colors.

‍Autumn, from mid-September to mid-November, is a crowd favorite with its gold, red and orange gradients. All the green trees turn a new leaf around the end of October so that’s one of the ideal moments to enjoy the country. You can easily take week-end trips to go to festivals and hike mountains - or stay in Seoul where there'll also be a lot to see.

Among the hot spots to admire the foliage are Seoraksan National Park, Naejangsan National Park, Odaesan National Park, Songnisan National Park, and Daedunsan Mountain. From the end of September to early November, you can also admire the pink muhly grass scenery in Jeju or Olympic Park (Seoul).

Spring, from end-of-march to mid-June, is especially known and beloved for its blossoms. Cherry blossoms happen shortly and beautifully between the end of March and mid-April, but there are also magnolias, plums, azaleas, and many other flowers putting on a show during the whole season.

Jeju is a must but you can enjoy the blooms all over the country, especially in the botanical gardens or during the many local festivals.

Summer and Winter: beach and snow

Korea gets hot in summer and cold in winter. On average, temperatures can go from 25°C (77°F) up to 35°C (91°F) in June-August, and fall from 10°C (50°F) to -10°C (14°F) in December-Fabruary. If you go to the south or Jeju, the climate is a little bit milder.

But the Korean winter is charming despite the cold. The sky is often very sunny and blue, and any cafe or restaurant has a pile of blankets to make you feel at home. There are many indoor activities to do, like going to the sauna (jjimjilbang), visiting shopping malls, or taking pictures in the many self-photo studios. You might even want to try one of the locals’s favorite activities: enjoy an ice cream bucket with lovers, family, and friends in the evening!

The best thing about winter though is the snow. Ski and snowboarding are a popular local activity. Korea has pretty nice slopes and so many ski resort, especially in the Gangwon-do region where the Winter Olympics were held in 2018. You can also try your luck in Jeju because it snows particularly thick there and you can go hike the beautiful Hallasan mountain covered in snow.

In July and August come the moonsoon and humidity, but do not worry! They provide the perfect excuse to drown in naengmyeon (a delicious pasta dish immersed in a chilled broth), hop from specialty to picture-perfect cafe, and chill out in beautiful shopping malls.

You’ll also get to enjoy strong AC everywhere to keep cool indoors. Local activities include: going to Yangyang to surf, tanning and enjoying the Haeundae beach culture in Busan, and participating in the many festivals happening all around the country during vacation season. 

When is the best season to come to Korea?

Unless you love extreme sports like skiing, snowboarding, or surfing, the best seasons to come to Korea are autumn and spring. The weather is warm and nature is colorful. Plus, you can make the best of rooftops and terraces in cafes, bars and restaurants all around the country! 

If you want to know more tips for living as a Digital Nomad in Korea, we wrote a comprehensive guide on the topic!