February marks the slow fade of Winter, but don’t be fooled! While the temperatures will be warming up a bit, there will still be plenty of days and nights that dip into the negatives. There are even possible snow days ahead, so be sure to keep those coats handy.
February will start with Seoul Fashion Week and continue on with Lunar New Year events through to the middle of the month. And, thanks to a healthy helping of winter activities, there’s going to be a lot to do as winter slowly warms into spring.
TEMPERATURE
The temperatures in February are going to be 11°C (52°F) at the highest and -7°C (19°F) at the coldest. Thankfully, we shouldn’t be getting as low as January’s -15°C (5°F), but it’ll still be far from warm until at least late-March. And yes, there’s still a strong possibility for the occasional snow day.
If you’re going to be visiting in February, make sure to layer up. Weather tends to be all over the place in February, so you want to wear things you can comfortably layer on and off when needed. Coats and padded jackets are still going to be necessary, though you my find the occasional afternoon that you can go with out them.
EVENTS
Lunar New Year Events
Prepare for the year of the blue snake with multiple events all over the city. This year, Lunar New Year lands on Wednesday the 29th which means a crazy holiday from Monday to Thursday. There are going to be lots of cultural events all over Korea along with free entry into all the palaces in Seoul. Make sure you spend the extended weekend having fun and celebrating the new year!
Check out our constantly updating list of Seoul for Lunar New Year’s day events.
Gwanghwamun Knock Knock K-Food Festival
- When: Every Wednesday – Sunday until the end of 2024
- Where: Sejong-ro Garden (Naver Map, Google Maps)
Thanks to its massive popularity with locals and tourists, the Seoul City Government will be hosting a year-long K-food festival in the Sejong-ro Park until the end of 2024. There are food trucks serving everything from Korean pancakes to Korean hotdogs from 4 PM to 9 PM every day except Mondays and Tuesdays. Check out review for even more information and photos of the ongoing festival.
Seoul Fashion Week F/W 2025
- When: February 6 – 8, 2025 (registration until February 3rd)
- Where: DDP (Naver Map)
Seoul Fashion Week returns for 3 days starting Thursday, February 6th to Saturday the 8th. That means the DDP will be crawling with models, photographers, and influencers. You can check it out and try to catch a glimpse of your favorite celebs or give attending a shot.
Hangang Winter Festival
When: Until February 16, 2025 (9 AM to 5 PM, closed from 12 PM to 12:40 PM)
Where: Ttukseom Hangang Park, Jamwon Hangang Park, Yeouido Hangang Park
The Hangang River Park Winter Festival will be hosting three sledding slopes until February of this year. Admission is 6,000 KRW which includes rental and slope fees. There are plenty of fun festival activities from rides, carnival games and smelt fishing. This winter festival is a lot of fun and definitely worth the visit. Check out our impressions of the event here.
Seoul Square Ice Skating Rink
- When: Until February 9, 2025
- Where: Seoul Plaza (Google Maps, Naver Map)
Seoul city will be operating the annual outdoor ice skating rink in front of city hall as usual. This year, the rink will stay open until February (!!). Don’t forget to stop by the snack bar for a nice hot bowl of soupy tteokbokki after you’re done carving the ice. Check out more details on our post here.
BTS Events
February 18th is J-Hope’s birthday! That means birthday events celebrating the Gwangju-natve throughout the country. Check out our list of BTS events for when and where to get your fill of cute cafes and photo cards.
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These are some really nice ideas!