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Seoul weather in July: what to wear and pack
July is the rainiest month of the year in Seoul. On average it rains on 13 of 31 days, with highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
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29°C (85°F)High
23°C (73°F)Low
13Rainy days
414 mmRainfall
72%Humidity
Rainy day = 1 mm or more of rain. Of these, about 8 days get 10 mm or more. Average of the last 30 years.
What to wear in Seoul in July
Light summer clothes: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics.
What to pack
- Rain jacket and compact umbrella — rain on about 13 of 31 days
- Shoes that can get wet — streets are often wet
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat — strong summer sun
- Quick-dry clothes and a spare shirt — humid and sticky
- Plug adapter (if needed) — Korea uses 220V with Type C/F round two-pin sockets
Compared with nearby months
About 5 more rainy days than June.
Better weather elsewhere in Korea in July
- Gangneung in July — Fewer heavy-rain days (12 rainy days, high 29°C (83°F))
- Sokcho in July — 2°c cooler, fewer heavy-rain days (12 rainy days, high 27°C (81°F))
- Jeju City in July — 4 fewer rainy days, fewer heavy-rain days (9 rainy days, high 30°C (85°F))
Public holidays in July 2027
- Jul 17 — Constitution Day
- Jul 19 — Alternative holiday for Constitution Day
Korea travel basics
| Time zone | Korea Standard Time (UTC+9), no daylight saving |
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| Power | 220V, 60Hz, Type C/F (round two-pin) sockets |
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| Money | Korean won (KRW). Cards are accepted almost everywhere |
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| Entry | Visa and K-ETA rules change — check the official K-ETA site and your government's travel advice |
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Sunrise 5:22, sunset 19:53 on July 15 (local time) — about 14 h 31 min of daylight.
Observed at Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) station 108, 1996–2025 daily records. How we calculate