Seoul in February
What to expect
Seoul is in late winter during February, with the season well established by this point. It stays cold overall, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. You get a comfortable daylight window for day trips and sightseeing.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Seoul.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 10.8 h
- UV index (max)
- 5
- Typical sun hours
- 07:21 - 18:09
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 5 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 46%
- Snowfall
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Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 61%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for February. Typical high 4.8°C and low -4.0°C.
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 100% of days (28.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
28.2 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 28.2 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-3°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~28 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Freezing nights Measures: Freezing nights (min <=0C). Observed about 93% of days (26.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
26.3 days / month
~93% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 26.3 days / month
- Probability ~93% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-1°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~26 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hard freeze nights Measures: Hard freeze nights (min <=-2C). Observed about 83% of days (23.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
23.3 days / month
~83% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 23.3 days / month
- Probability ~83% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~23 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~74km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 12% of days (3.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.5 days / month
~12% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.5 days / month
- Probability ~12% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4.1mm (P95)
Snowfall is possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~78km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.2 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~22mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 1.6 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.6 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.6 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~8°C (P95)
Cold snap runs are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 5% of days (1.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.4 days / month
~5% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.4 days / month
- Probability ~5% of days
- Intensity Up to ~24mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.6 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.6 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~27mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 100% of days (28.2 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
28.2 days / month
~100% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 28.2 days / month
- Probability ~100% of days
- Intensity Up to ~0°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~28 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 90% of days (25.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
25.4 days / month
~90% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 25.4 days / month
- Probability ~90% of days
- Intensity Up to ~9°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~25 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 39% of days (11.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.0 days / month
~39% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.0 days / month
- Probability ~39% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 32% of days (9.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.1 days / month
~32% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.1 days / month
- Probability ~32% of days
- Intensity Up to ~65km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 23% of days (6.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.4 days / month
~23% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.4 days / month
- Probability ~23% of days
- Intensity Up to ~14mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 20% of days (5.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.7 days / month
~20% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.7 days / month
- Probability ~20% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 16% of days (4.6 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.6 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.6 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~18h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
3.8 days / month
~13% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 3.8 days / month
- Probability ~13% of days
- Intensity Up to ~94% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~4 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 10% of days (2.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.9 days / month
~10% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.9 days / month
- Probability ~10% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 9% of days (2.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.5 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.5 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96% (P95)
Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.5 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.5 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~96 (P95)
Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good time to visit Seoul?
Typical February days in Seoul reach highs of 5°C (41°F) with nights around -5°C (23°F). It usually feels chilly by day and very cold after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in February?
In February, you can usually expect highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows near -5°C (23°F). That means chilly days and very cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 23 mm (0.91 in) across roughly 5 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 07:21 and sunset near 18:09. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels are moderate (around 5); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 52 km/h (32 mph). On the ground, it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.