🇯🇵 Hakodate vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Hakodate, Japan vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 31 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · SeoulDrier · Seoul

Climate at a glance

🇯🇵 Hakodate🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high
12°C
17°C
Hottest month
August · 25°C
August · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
143
112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇯🇵 Hakodate

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (-6°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 Hakodate or Seoul warmer?

Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Hakodate or Seoul?

Hakodate is rainier — Seoul sees about 31 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Hakodate vs Seoul?

Hakodate is best around July, August, September; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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