🇰🇷 Seoul vs Taipei 🇹🇼

Seoul, South Korea vs Taipei, Taiwan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Taipei is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 28 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇹🇼 Taipei
Avg annual high17°C26°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (13°C low)
Rainy days / year112140
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMarch, November, December

🇰🇷 Seoul

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

🇹🇼 Taipei

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (13°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Taipei warmer?

Taipei is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Taipei?

Taipei is rainier — Seoul sees about 28 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Taipei?

Seoul is best around May, September, October; Taipei is best around March, November, December.

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