Seoul at dusk from above, with neon-lit towers and light trails across a busy intersection

Seoul in March

Spring arrives

The short answer

March is a good time to visit Seoul.

March marks the transition from winter to spring, with noticeably milder conditions by the end of the month.

7.5/10 overall2–11°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather7/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7/10
Events8/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
2–11°C
Spring arrives
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate
Prices
Moderate
Moderate

+Increasingly comfortable weather

–Early March can still feel wintry

My tip for March

Bring layers, as temperatures can vary considerably throughout the day.

  • early spring
  • exploring before peak season

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

5th of 12 overall in Seoul, 5th for weather, 3rd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is April; and it's also the best value.

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Plan around

What’s on in Seoul in March

Cherry blossoms

Late March–early April

Seoul’s cherry blossom season typically arrives in late March or early April. Parks, palace grounds and riverside areas become some of the city’s most atmospheric places to explore as the blossoms open.

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