🇰🇷 Seoul vs Singapore 🇸🇬

Seoul, South Korea vs Singapore, Singapore — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Singapore is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 56 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇸🇬 Singapore
Avg annual high17°C31°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)March (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (24°C low)
Rainy days / year112168
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, July

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

🇸🇬 Singapore

Best around January, February, July. Hottest in March (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Singapore warmer?

Singapore is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Singapore?

Singapore is rainier — Seoul sees about 56 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Singapore?

Seoul is best around May, September, October; Singapore is best around January, February, July.

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