🇨🇳 Beijing vs Seoul 🇰🇷
Beijing, China vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Beijing is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 47 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇨🇳 Beijing | 🇰🇷 Seoul | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 18°C | 17°C |
| Hottest month | July · 31°C | August · 30°C |
| Coldest month | January (-9°C low) | January (-6°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 65 | 112 |
| Snow | Yes | Yes |
| Best months to visit | April, September, October | May, September, October |
🇨🇳 Beijing
Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°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 Beijing or Seoul warmer?
Beijing is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Beijing or Seoul?
Seoul is rainier — Beijing sees about 47 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Seoul?
Beijing is best around April, September, October; Seoul is best around May, September, October.
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