WHAT TO WEAR IN KOREA

(Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)

 

Spring

There's no doubt that spring is one of the best times of the year to find yourself in Korea.
After a long and cold Korean winter, things finally begin to look upwards as the days roll into March.
As the temperatures start to increase, changes are abound throughout the country.

What makes spring in Korea such an amazing time to be around isn't just milder days,
but the beauty that the season brings.
 

Clothing for Spring

For the cooler temperatures of spring, you'll be most comfortable wearing a base layer of long-sleeve shirts,
sweaters & hoodies as well as long pants throughout much of the season.

Source: https://www.treksplorer.com/what-to-wear-in-korea/#Summer



Summer

The summer season brings immense changes to the weather. Surprisingly, almost none of them are for the better.
To put it mildly, the summer in South Korea is unpleasant weather-wise. Like much of East Asia,
the country becomes absolutely bathed in a dense heat and humidity that seems to swallow you
whole as soon as you step foot outside of an air conditioned sanctuary.

 

Clothing for Summer

With the extreme heat and humidity you're going to want to go as light as possible with your clothing.
Unlike spring, you won't need to dress in layers in summer. In fact, you'll probably want as little clothing as possible!
 

Unfortunately, in conservative South Korea, you'll still need to maintain modesty through the heat.
Even swimwear is modest in Korea with shorts, t-shirts, one-piece bathing suits, and sarongs more common than bikinis.
 

Source: https://www.treksplorer.com/what-to-wear-in-korea/#Summer

Autumn

After an intense summer of heat and humidity, the cooler temperatures of autumn in Korea is a welcome change for travelers.
With the monsoons and typhoons drifting along, rainfall throughout the peninsula decreases into October and November
to deliver the driest months of the year outside of the cold winter.

Overall, autumn might be the best time for sightseeing in South Korea. Every moment, whether it's the gardens of Seoul's palaces
or the mountainous backdrop of Gyeonju's temples, is better under a blanket of bright reds, oranges, and yellows

Clothing for Autumn

The cooler temperatures of autumn bring back the need for dressing in layers. Daytime highs still peak into the twenties in September and October,
so you should be able to get away with short-sleeve shirts and light pants.

Source: https://www.treksplorer.com/what-to-wear-in-korea/#Summer
 

Winter 
Unless you're coming from an overly frigid place like Canada, winter in Korea isn't the most comfortable
time of year for most travelers.


Throughout the entire country, you'll find average low temperatures that dip into the single digits and often
even below zero degree celsius.

 

That's not to say that the Korean winter is all bad news. To stay comfortable, you'll need to plan ahead
by bringing along warm base and midlayers along with good outerwear including an insulated jacket, winter hats, and gloves.



Clothing for Autumn

Winter’s not a time of year when you’ll want to go light with your clothing. To keep yourself toasty, you'll
need to dress in layers on most days.

A well-insulated hardshell jacket, especially when combined with warm base & midlayers, is your best line of defense against the Korean winter chill.

You'll also want to keep other winter essentials like a scarf, toque, and gloves handy.

Source: https://www.treksplorer.com/what-to-wear-in-korea/#Summer