Seoul in December
Cold and wintry
The short answer
December is a below-average month in Seoul.
December is cold and generally dry, with short days and occasional snowfall.
5/10 overall-3–4°CLow crowdsLow
Weather3.5/10
Crowds5.5/10
Prices5.5/10
Events4/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- -3–4°C
- Cold and wintry
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- Low
- Low
+Lower visitor numbers and prices
–Cold temperatures and short daylight hours
My tip for December
Balance outdoor sightseeing with Seoul’s cafés, markets, museums and shopping.
- winter atmosphere
- quieter city breaks
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Seoul, 8th for weather, 9th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is April; the best value is March.
See all twelve months for SeoulNot set on December?
Months I'd choose over December
Still going to Seoul in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — cold temperatures and short daylight hours
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