🇰🇷 Seoul vs Ulan-Ude 🇷🇺

Seoul, South Korea vs Ulan-Ude, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude
Avg annual high17°C7°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (-25°C low)
Rainy days / year112135
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, June, August

🇰🇷 Seoul

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

🇷🇺 Ulan-Ude

Best around May, June, August. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in January (-25°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Ulan-Ude warmer?

Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Ulan-Ude?

Ulan-Ude is rainier — Seoul sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Ulan-Ude?

Seoul is best around May, September, October; Ulan-Ude is best around May, June, August.

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