Bukhansan in fresh snow, then jjimjilbang and bone-broth season.
Palaces in hanbok, family-style tteokguk, the year really starts here.
Magnolias before the cherry blossoms. Quiet shoulder before the crowds.
Yeouido + Seokchon Lake + every back-alley you find. Peak first 10 days.
Seoul's best month. Outdoor markets nightly, riverside picnics, peak rooftop weather.
Rare quiet weeks before the rain. Seongbuk gardens at their fullest.
Indoor month. Coex, museums, café crawls. Pop-ups peak indoors.
Seoul's loudest month. Festival circuit + river-mat dinners until 2am.
Family holiday, palaces decorated, first taste of the cool weather.
Bukhansan + Gyeongbokgung + Seoul Forest. Best weather of the year.
Light festivals begin, Cheonggyecheon lit nightly, jacket weather.
Seoul Plaza ice rink, illuminations, Olive Young at peak holiday display.
Curated by DealSeoul editors · Updated as the seasons change.