What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
Welcome to autumn in Korea! You’ve made it through the hot, wet summer of 2025 and it’s all blue skies… at least once the temperature cools down and the humidity drops a bit lower. We might still have a bit of lingering summer heat, but September is the start of one of Korea’s most beautiful seasons.
July is one of the hottest months in Korea as the full force of the summer heat hits the country and we start to get weeks of heatwaves. It is also one of the wettest seasons in Korea thanks to the barrage of monsoons and summer storms that come in.
But, it’s also the summer music festival season with the WATERBOMB Festival and SBS GAYO DAEJEON along with cool events like the Squid Games pop-up in Gwanghwamun Square. And now, without further ado, let’s get into our tips for July in Korea.
July is one of the hottest months in Korea as the full force of the summer heat hits the country and we start to get weeks of heatwaves. It is also one of the wettest seasons in Korea thanks to the barrage of monsoons and summer storms that come in.
But, it’s also the summer music festival season with the WATERBOMB Festival and SBS GAYO DAEJEON along with cool events like the Squid Games pop-up in Gwanghwamun Square. And now, without further ado, let’s get into our tips for July in Korea.
If you’re visiting Korea in May, dress for warm weather but make sure to bring a light jacket or sweater for the nights when the temperature drops low. there are quite a few night events and festivals in May, so you want to make sure your wardrobe is flexible.
April is one of the best times to visit Korea with warm weather, cherry blossom festivals, and outdoor events to enjoy.
March is officially the start of spring, warm weather, cafe culture, and (of course) cherry blossom season. It’s time to put away our winter coats as cafes prepare their outdoor seating just in time for airline tickets to start going up. There’s more to see, eat and experience, but that also means larger crowds.
February will start with Seoul Fashion Week and continue on with Lunar New Year events through the middle of the month. And, thank to a healthy helping of winter activities, there’s going to be a lot to do as winter slowly warms into spring.
January is a the heart of winter in Korea so expect subzero temperatures for the majority of the month. We get a few days of snow throughout the country, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the activities the country has to offer.
Greedy Scent is, without a doubt, pretty to look at. The perfume-making stations have samples of each scent in small glass beakers with ground glass toppers giving everything a vaguely ‘potions master’ vibe.
While there’s something satisfying about taking a suitcase of luggage home from a trip filled to the brim with souvenirs and goodies, it’s always the memories that stick with us the longest. So, here are 5 Unique Experiences in Seoul that you’ll remember forever.
If you’re visiting Korea in May, dress for warm weather but make sure to bring a light jacket or sweater for the nights when the temperature drops low. there are quite a few night events and festivals in May, so you want to make sure your wardrobe is flexible.
If you’re visiting Korea in May, dress for warm weather but make sure to bring a light jacket or sweater for the nights when the temperature drops low. there are quite a few night events and festivals in May, so you want to make sure your wardrobe is flexible.
