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Tap a city on the map to see what it's like, how far it is from Seoul and when its festivals happen.

Spring · 5–20°C Cherry blossoms move north from late March to mid-April. Bring a light jacket.

Summer · 22–32°C Hot and humid, with a rainy season from late June to July. Beaches open in July.

Autumn · 5–25°C The best season for most visitors. Foliage peaks from mid-October to mid-November.

Winter · −10–5°C Cold and dry. Pack layers; ski resorts and winter lights are at their best.

• Late March to October (playoffs into November)KBO baseball season 프로야구 시즌

  Seoul · Night games at Jamsil and Gocheok Sky Dome on most days except Mondays. Cheap seats, loud chants, chicken and beer.

• MarchSeoul Marathon 서울마라톤

  Seoul · One of Asia's oldest marathons, through central Seoul. Entries open months ahead.

• Early AprilYeouido Spring Flower Festival 여의도 봄꽃축제

  Seoul · Cherry blossoms along the Han River and Yunjung-ro.

• Before Buddha's Birthday (April or May)Lotus Lantern Festival 연등회

  Seoul · A UNESCO-listed lantern parade through downtown Seoul.

• Late September or early OctoberSeoul International Fireworks Festival 서울세계불꽃축제

  Seoul · One evening of huge fireworks over Yeouido. Arrive by mid-afternoon.

• Late autumn into winterSeoul Lantern Festival 서울빛초롱축제

  Seoul · Light installations along Cheonggyecheon Stream, free to walk.

• Late March to OctoberLotte Giants home games 롯데 자이언츠 홈경기

  Busan · Sajik Stadium is famous for Korea's most passionate baseball crowd.

• Late May or early JuneHaeundae Sand Festival 해운대 모래축제

  Busan · Giant sand sculptures on Haeundae Beach.

• Early AugustBusan Sea Festival 부산바다축제

  Busan · Beach concerts and events across the city's beaches.

• Late September or early OctoberBusan International Film Festival 부산국제영화제

  Busan · Asia's biggest film festival, with open-air screenings and star sightings.

• Usually NovemberBusan Fireworks Festival 부산불꽃축제

  Busan · Fireworks over Gwangan Bridge, seen from Gwangalli Beach.

• MarchJeju Fire Festival 제주들불축제

  Jeju · A traditional spring festival at Saebyeol Oreum. The program changes year to year.

• Late March to AprilCanola flower season 유채꽃

  Jeju · Yellow canola fields, often alongside cherry blossoms, around Seogwipo.

• November to JanuaryTangerine season 감귤 수확철

  Jeju · Farms open for tangerine picking. Look for 귤따기 signs.

• Late March to early AprilCherry blossoms at Bomun Lake 보문호 벚꽃

  Gyeongju · One of Korea's best cherry blossom spots, around Bomun Lake and Daereungwon.

• OctoberSilla Culture Festival 신라문화제

  Gyeongju · Parades and performances celebrating Silla history.

• Late October to mid-NovemberAutumn foliage 단풍

  Gyeongju · Ginkgo and maple peak at Bulguksa, Tongiljeon and Ungok Seowon.

• Late April to early MayJeonju International Film Festival 전주국제영화제

  Jeonju · A festival for independent and arthouse film.

• OctoberJeonju Bibimbap Festival 전주비빔밥축제

  Jeonju · Giant communal bibimbap and food events in the hanok village.

• Early AugustIncheon Pentaport Rock Festival 인천펜타포트 락 페스티벌

  Incheon · Korea's biggest rock festival, three days in Songdo.

• Late September or early OctoberSuwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival 수원화성문화제

  Suwon · A reenactment of King Jeongjo's royal procession and fortress events.

• OctoberJarasum Jazz Festival 자라섬재즈페스티벌

  Gapyeong & Nami · Outdoor jazz on a river island, with picnics on the lawn.

• Winter eveningsGarden of Morning Calm lights 오색별빛정원전

  Gapyeong & Nami · The whole garden lit up after dark.

• May or June (lunar calendar)Gangneung Danoje Festival 강릉단오제

  Gangneung · A UNESCO-listed traditional festival with rituals, mask plays and a huge market.

• OctoberGangneung Coffee Festival 강릉커피축제

  Gangneung · Roasters and cafés from across the country.

• January 1New Year sunrise 해맞이

  Gangneung · Crowds gather at Gyeongpo and Jeongdongjin for the first sunrise.

• About December to MarchSki season in Pyeongchang 평창 스키 시즌

  Gangneung · Yongpyong and Phoenix, the 2018 Olympic resorts, are about 40 minutes away. Opening dates are announced in November.

• Early to late OctoberSeoraksan autumn foliage 설악산 단풍

  Sokcho & Seoraksan · Usually the first big foliage in Korea. Weekends are very busy.

• January 1New Year sunrise 해맞이

  Sokcho & Seoraksan · First-sunrise gatherings at Sokcho Beach.

• Late spring to autumnSurf season in Yangyang 양양 서핑 시즌

  Sokcho & Seoraksan · Surf schools line Jukdo and Ingu beaches; autumn brings the most consistent waves.

• Late September to early OctoberAndong Maskdance Festival 안동국제탈춤페스티벌

  Andong · Mask dance troupes from Korea and abroad, plus the Hahoe village fire show.

• JulyDaegu Chimac Festival 대구치맥페스티벌

  Daegu · Fried chicken and beer (chimaek) with concerts, in Korea's hottest city.

• Early AprilYeongchwisan Azalea Festival 영취산 진달래축제

  Yeosu · Hillsides covered in pink azaleas.

• MayYeosu Turtle Ship Festival 여수거북선축제

  Yeosu · Celebrates Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his turtle ships.

• December 31 to January 1Hyangiram Sunrise Festival 향일암 일출제

  Yeosu · Watch the first sunrise of the year from the cliffside hermitage.

• SpringTongyeong International Music Festival 통영국제음악제

  Tongyeong · Classical music in honor of composer Isang Yun, born in Tongyeong.

• AugustHansan Daecheop Festival 한산대첩축제

  Tongyeong · Reenacts Admiral Yi's 1592 naval victory, with boats on the harbor.

No big festivals in our list this month. Check the season tip above.

Festival dates change every year and some follow the lunar calendar. Always confirm on the official site before you book.