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Best Time to Visit Korea: 2 Sweet Spots, 4 Seasons Decoded

A street musician in Seoul under a blossom cherry tree, April, 2016 (best time to visit korea)

The best time to visit Korea comes in 2 windows: early April to mid-May, and late September to early November. Both give you mild, mostly dry days, clear skies for walking and the two big color shows: cherry blossoms in spring, red and gold maples in autumn. If you can only pick one, pick autumn. The weather holds steadier and the air is usually cleaner.