🇹🇭 Bangkok vs Seoul 🇰🇷
Bangkok, Thailand vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bangkok is the warmer of the two — about 16 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 1 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · BangkokDrier · Seoul
Climate at a glance
| 🇹🇭 Bangkok | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 33°C | 17°C |
| Hottest month | April · 36°C | August · 30°C |
| Coldest month | December (21°C low) | January (-6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 113 | 112 |
| Snow | Rare | Yes |
| Best months to visit | January, February, December | May, September, October |
🇹🇭 Bangkok
Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (36°C), coldest lows in December (21°C).
🇰🇷 Seoul
Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bangkok or Seoul warmer?
Bangkok is warmer overall, averaging about 16 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Bangkok or Seoul?
Bangkok is rainier — Seoul sees about 1 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok vs Seoul?
Bangkok is best around January, February, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.
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