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.
TEMPERATURE
This year, Korea’s experiencing early-spring cold snaps when the temperature dips below zero. In fact, we’re expecting a bit of snow on March 3rd and 4th. So if you’re visiting during the first week of March, expect the temperature to dip as low as -8°C (17.6°F) at night while the day will fluctuate between 2°C (35.6°F) and 11°C (51.8°F).
The temperatures in March are going to roughly be 17°C (62.6°F) at the highest and 0°C (32°F) at the coldest. Near the end of the month, daytime temperatures will get warmer still and we can also expect slightly warmer nights. However, it’ll be mostly chilly days and cold nights until we get to April.
If you’re planning on visiting one of the many cherry blossom festivals in Korea, you’ll want to visit close to the full-bloom dates, but before any heavy rains. The festivals in Jinhae and Jeju are scheduled for the end of March, but fesitvals like Yeouido and Seokchon are set for early-April.
What to Wear
After a long winter, we’re all looking forward to spring fashion for the next few months. Personally, we wear our winter jackets until it stays consistently above 5°C (which will be most likely be mid to late-March). During the day, layers of long sleeves, sweaters, fleece stockings and jackets will do, but the nights will still chilly so keep that in mind.
EVENTS
Cherry Blossom Festivals
The biggest events in March are the cherry blossom festivals celebrated throughout the country. This year, the festivities are set to start in Jeju on March 22nd with Seoul festivals starting in late March and going into April. Check out our Cherry Blossom Festivals in Korea post for dates and locations.
If you plan on going, make sure to double the check dates because festival dates do change based on the weather.
Changgyeonggung Palace Moonlight Lotus Show
- When: March 7 – December 31, 2025 (closed Mondays)
- Where: Changgyeonggung Palace (Naver Map, Google Maps)
Chundangji Pond will host a set of media light shows at night inside Changgyeonggung Palace. The show will not require additional payment other than a regular admission ticket which is 1,000 KRW.
For a more detailed time table, check out the Visit Korea website.
Gwanghwamun Knock Knock K-Food Festival
- When: Until May 31, 2025, (every Wednesday – Sunday)
- 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 May. 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.
Exploring Injeongjeon, the Throne Hall of Changdeokgung Palace
- When: March 1 – 30, 2025 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Where: Changdeokgung Palace (Naver Map, Google Maps)
The throne hall at Changdeokgung Palace will be open to visitors for guided tours for the month of March. The tours will be available only at set times per day and limited to groups of 20.
The tour is available to anyone who purchases an entry ticket to Changdeokgung Palace at no extra cost, but participation is via on-site registration or advance reservation on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check out the palace site to make a reservation.
Korea House Kohoje
- When: March 7 – June, 2025
- Address: Toegye-ro 36gil 10 Korea House (Google Maps, Naver Map)
Korea House in Seoul is hosting their seasonal Kohojae, a traditional Korean tea set featuring desserts that were served in the palace during the Joseon dynasty. This includes rice cake, a pot of fruit tea, and sweet rice puffs for 25,000 KRW per person. Check out our experience for more information.
Seoul Philharmonic SPO Museum Concert Series
- When: March 4 – 6, 2025
The Seoul Philharmonic will be hosting a series of free chamber music concerts at museums and art gallieries. It’ll be a great opportunity to be completely immersed in art and culture and, best of all, did we mention they’re free?
We’ve listed out the locations, dates and times below,
- Seoul Baekje Museum. March 4th, 2025.
- Seoul Museum of Craft Art. March 5, 2025.
- Songpa Book Museum. March 6, 2025.
- Buk-Seoul Museum of Art, March 7, 2025.
Check out the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra website to get more details.
Suga’s Birthday
While he may be gone to fulfill his military obligations, that’s not about to stop ARMY from celebrating Suga’s birthday. There will be special messages, birthday projects and (of course) cup sleeve events held throughout the country. Check out our list of Suga birthday events.
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