🧳 What to Pack
Pick the month you're travelling. We'll build a list from Seoul's average weather, and you can tick things off as you pack.
For the weather
Every trip
How this list is made
The weather items come from the Korea Meteorological Administration's 1991–2020 averages for Seoul. Busan and Jeju are a few degrees milder in winter. Real days can be much hotter or colder than the average, so check the forecast a few days before you fly.
See the month-by-month details and 2027 public holidays in the best time to visit Korea.
Questions
Is the list the same for Busan and Jeju?
Roughly, but both are milder than Seoul in winter, so you may need one layer less from December to February. Summer is similarly hot and humid across the country.
Why do you suggest slip-on shoes?
In Korea you take your shoes off in homes, some restaurants with floor seating, temple halls and traditional guesthouses. Shoes that are quick to take off and put on make those moments easier.
Do I really need a mask in spring?
Spring can bring yellow dust and fine dust days, when many locals wear masks outdoors. It is worth packing a few, especially if you are sensitive to air quality; they are also sold in convenience stores.