Best Time To Visit Korea : 4 Seasons in Korea

Let's talk about the four seasons of Korea.

 Korea is a country where all four seasons are clearly distinct spring, summer, fall and winter. Each season has had a deep and lasting impact on Korean life. 

Understanding Korea's seasons helps you understand the lives of Korean people. Even the Bali Bali culture, this rush to move quickly, comes from the need to survive constant seasonal change.

 If you didn't plant in spring, you couldn't harvest in fall. If you didn't gather firewood before winter, you couldn't make it through the cold. Koreans had to live in harmony with changing nature. Their stories are deeply tied to the rhythms of the seasons.  Shall we take a seasonal journey together?

 Spring in Korea lasts from March to May, with average temperatures ranging from minus 2 to 23 degrees Celsius. The school year begins in March, so if you're planning to study or move with children it's best to arrive before then. 

May is often called the Queen of seasons in Korea, it's lively beautiful and full of energy.  April and May are the best months for visiting Korea.

 If you want to feel Korea's vibrant spirit come in spring. But spring wasn't always joyful. In the past, food was scarce and farm work just beginning. People called this time the barley hump, a season of hunger and hard work. Spring brought hope but also struggle.

 Summer in Korea lasts from June to August. Temperatures range from 17 to 33 degrees Celsius. It's hot and humid with a rainy season -jangma- arriving in late June and early July. After the rains the real heat begins People escape to the mountains or beaches for relief vacation season runs from mid July to mid August.

At the Han River, outdoor pools and fountains draw big crowds. And in the evening a cold beer adds to the summer joy. A bowl of bingsu shaved ice with sweet toppings is a perfect way to cool down. Summer is great for beach and water sports, but it's not the easiest time for general travel in Korea.

 Autumn lasts from September to November with temperatures between 3 and 26 degrees Celsius. It's one of the best times to visit Korea alongside spring. Chuseok, Korea's version of Thanksgiving, takes place in fall. If you want to see Korea's stunning fall foliage, come in October or November. Autumn invites quiet walks, thoughtful reading and reflection. It's also a season filled with festivals and outdoor activities.

 Winter in Korea runs from December to February. Temperatures drop to between minus 7 and 5 degrees Celsius and sometimes colder. Snow is common turning towns and cities white. Skiing and sledding are popular winter sports and warm soups and traditional dishes help chase away the chill. Even in the cold, a warm cafe with a hot cup of coffee can make winter feel cozy and memorable. 

For travellers from warm countries buying winter clothes can be expensive and useless after the trip. That's why Incheon Airport offers winter coat rentals. You pick one up when you arrive and return it before departure. With a Korea Tour card, the rental may even be free. Consider using this service when visiting Korea in winter.

 Korea's four seasons are more than weather patterns. They reflect a life of adaptation of harmony with change. The beauty of seasons came with hardship too, surviving the cold, preparing for harvest, enduring heat.  

That's why the seasons are filled with the philosophy and soul of Korean life. To truly understand Korea, you must feel its seasons. 

Spring brings hope, 

Summer brings energy, 

Autum brings reflection, 

Winter brings calm.

 I hope, this gave you a small taste of each season. 

Now, Let me ask,  

which season do you like the most?

Hope this video gives you a better sense of what Korea is like today.