🇰🇷 Seoul vs Yakutsk 🇷🇺

Seoul, South Korea vs Yakutsk, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Seoul is the warmer of the two — about 20 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 16 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇷🇺 Yakutsk
Avg annual high17°C-3°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (-40°C low)
Rainy days / year112128
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇰🇷 Seoul

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

🇷🇺 Yakutsk

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-40°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Yakutsk warmer?

Seoul is warmer overall, averaging about 20 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Yakutsk?

Yakutsk is rainier — Seoul sees about 16 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Yakutsk?

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

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