Where and when
Best time to visit Seoul from India
Seoul mixes palaces and hanok lanes with K-pop, late-night markets and a dense metro; spring blossom in April and autumn colour in October and November are the two windows many visitors from India aim for.
Cheapest month to fly: March, from ₹35,776 return (Mumbai, seen 5 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹35,995 from Mumbai.
Seoul month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Seoul Winter Festival | Off-season | 1° / -3°C | 22 mm | ₹44k ● live ₹44k |
| February | Off-season | 3° / -1°C | 32 mm | ₹40k seen 26 Sep |
| March | Shoulder | 6° / 2°C | 36 mm | ₹36k ● live ₹36k |
| April | Peak | 12° / 7°C | 69 mm | – |
| May | Peak | 17° / 12°C | 86 mm | – |
| June | Shoulder | 22° / 18°C | 103 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 25° / 22°C | 323 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 26° / 23°C | 245 mm | – |
| September | Shoulder | 24° / 20°C | 129 mm | – |
| October | Peak | 18° / 14°C | 51 mm | ₹47k ● live ₹47k |
| November | Peak | 11° / 7°C | 51 mm | ₹49k ● live ₹49k |
| December Seoul Winter Festival | Off-season | 4° / 0°C | 26 mm | ₹44k ● live ₹63k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Korea Meteorological Administration: climate of Korea (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Seoul
- Seoul Winter Festival · 14 Dec – 31 Jan 2027. The city's winter festival programme runs from mid-December through January around the centre and the Han River; festive crowds, and evenings well below zero, so pack accordingly. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Seoul by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea before travel. Allow about 21 days for a first-time application. Jeju island only: visa-free on a direct international arrival. Tourist visa via KVAC, about 5–10 working days. No K-ETA or visa on arrival for Indians.
Seoul: questions
What is the best time to visit Seoul?
Seoul's peak season is April, May, October and November, with March, June and September as shoulder months. The Korea Meteorological Administration describes four distinct seasons: clear, dry spring and autumn, a hot and humid summer with the Changma rains reaching the Seoul region around 25 June and lasting about a month, and a cold, dry winter. July and August bring over 240 mm of rain a month, and January highs sit around 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Seoul?
The wettest months are July, August and September, with about 323 mm, 245 mm, 129 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Seoul get?
August is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 26°C. January has the coolest nights, around -3°C.
When is Seoul most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in April, May, October and November. Events that draw crowds: Seoul Winter Festival (14 Dec – 31 Jan 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Seoul from India?
March 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹35,776 from Mumbai. We have fares for 6 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for South Korea?
Indian passport holders need a visa for South Korea before travel. Allow about 21 days for a first-time application. Jeju island only: visa-free on a direct international arrival. Tourist visa via KVAC, about 5–10 working days. No K-ETA or visa on arrival for Indians.
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