🇰🇷 Seoul vs Yekaterinburg 🇷🇺

Seoul, South Korea vs Yekaterinburg, 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 76 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg
Avg annual high
17°C
7°C
Hottest month
August · 30°C
July · 23°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (-16°C low)
Rainy days / year
112
188
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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).

🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (-16°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Yekaterinburg warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Seoul or Yekaterinburg?

Yekaterinburg is rainier — Seoul sees about 76 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Seoul vs Yekaterinburg?

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

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