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Things to Do in Seoul in Winter: 12 Picks and a 5-Day Route

Changdeokgung Palace Snow 01 (16076881172) (things to do in seoul in winter)

The 12 best things to do in Seoul in winter run from snowy palaces to all-night saunas. December to February in the capital is cold, dry and mostly sunny, and January nights regularly drop well below freezing. That cold is the reason to go: ski slopes sit a couple of hours away, the street food turns hot and sweet, and indoor Seoul (saunas, malls, underground shopping arcades, cafés) is built for exactly this weather…

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.