Seoul
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a blend of ancient traditions and modern technology, home to over 9 million people.
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Overview
The city features palaces like Gyeongbokgung, Buddhist temples, and bustling markets. Seoul is bisected by the Han River and offers an extensive subway system for efficient navigation.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Seoul.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌧️31°C25°C100%27.9 mm
- WedJul 15🌧️29°C24°C100%9.9 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️31°C22°C14%0 mm
- FriJul 17⛈️32°C22°C10%7.2 mm
- SatJul 18⛈️25°C23°C26%28.2 mm
- SunJul 19🌦️30°C23°C57%2.1 mm
- MonJul 20☀️31°C23°C53%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation1264 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C | -7°C | 23 mm |
| Feb | 4°C | -4°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | 11°C | 2°C | 43 mm |
| Apr | 18°C | 8°C | 69 mm |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 96 mm |
| Jun | 26°C | 19°C | 114 mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 23°C | 318 mm |
| Aug | 29°C | 23°C | 298 mm |
| Sep | 25°C | 17°C | 154 mm |
| Oct | 18°C | 10°C | 53 mm |
| Nov | 11°C | 3°C | 49 mm |
| Dec | 4°C | -3°C | 23 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified May 29, 2025
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download35.3 Mbps
Upload13.2 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyGenerally favorableSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareStrongSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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