The weather in October in South Korea
It's pleasantly warm in October in South Korea with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 16°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for South Korea. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2017, South Korea reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 108 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for South Korea
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Korea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| South Korea | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 25°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 108 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in South Korea with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 22°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in South Korea is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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The climate in South Korea is based on weather data from Seoul. Other places, like Busan, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Korea to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in South Korea
Temperature in October in South Korea over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in South Korea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in South Korea
Total precipitation in October in South Korea over the years
Daily UV index in October in South Korea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in South Korea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Korea by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Korea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.