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Seoul in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Seoul are May, June, September and October. In December, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
-1°C
Rainfall
46 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Seoul is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around -1°C with about 46mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Seoul in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Seoul Plaza
Seoul Plaza (Korean: 서울광장) is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on 1 May 2004, by Seoul Metropo
Seoul City Hall
Seoul City Hall is a governmental building for the Seoul Metropolitan Government in South Korea, in charge of the administrative affairs of Seoul. It is located in Taepyeongno, Jun
Seoul Metropolitan Library
Seoul Metropolitan Library is a Metropolitan Library on Taepyeongno, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea. It faces the Seoul City Hall and Seoul Plaza, and is next to the City Hall S
Seoul metropolitan area
The Seoul metropolitan area or Gyeonggi region, is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, located in north-western South Korea. Its population of 26 millio
Local food tour of Seoul
Taste the signature dishes of Seoul.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Seoul in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Seoul?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Seoul's best months are generally May, June, September and October.

What is the weather like in Seoul in December?+

Expect average temperatures around -1°C. Rainfall averages about 46mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Seoul in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Seoul in December?+

Popular things to do include Seoul Plaza, Seoul City Hall, Seoul Metropolitan Library and Seoul metropolitan area. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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