Seoul in November
What to expect
In Seoul, November sits in late autumn, a shoulder-season month where the feel can shift as the season turns. Most days sit on the cooler side, with evenings that ease back comfortably. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. Daylight is moderate, so steady pacing works well.
November 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
- 10.2 h
- UV index (max)
- 4
- Typical sun hours
- 07:11 - 17:22
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 9 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 46%
- Snowfall
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Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 71%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 10.6°C and low 1.7°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 88% of days (26.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
26.5 days / month
~88% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 26.5 days / month
- Probability ~88% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~27 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 38% of days (11.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.3 days / month
~38% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.3 days / month
- Probability ~38% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-0°C (P95)
Freezing nights are possible on ~11 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 21% of days (6.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.4 days / month
~21% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.4 days / month
- Probability ~21% of days
- Intensity Up to ~-2°C (P95)
Hard freeze conditions are possible on ~6 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 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.8 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.8 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.7 days / month
~9% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.7 days / month
- Probability ~9% of days
- Intensity Up to ~33mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~3 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 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in November. 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 ~75km/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.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~35mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in November. 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 ~77km/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.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in November. 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 ~44mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.3 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~34mm (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 1.9 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.9 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.9 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~10°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.
Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 77% of days (23.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
23.0 days / month
~77% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 23.0 days / month
- Probability ~77% of days
- Intensity Up to ~4°C (P95)
Cold nights are possible on ~23 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 42% of days (12.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
12.6 days / month
~42% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 12.6 days / month
- Probability ~42% of days
- Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)
Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~13 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 37% of days (11.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
11.0 days / month
~37% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 11.0 days / month
- Probability ~37% of days
- Intensity Up to ~20mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~11 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 35% of days (10.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
10.6 days / month
~35% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 10.6 days / month
- Probability ~35% 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.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 28% of days (8.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
8.4 days / month
~28% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 8.4 days / month
- Probability ~28% of days
- Intensity Up to ~92% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~8 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 26% of days (7.8 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.8 days / month
~26% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.8 days / month
- Probability ~26% of days
- Intensity Up to ~18h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~8 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 25% of days (7.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
7.5 days / month
~25% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 7.5 days / month
- Probability ~25% of days
- Intensity Up to ~65km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~7 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 18% of days (5.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.4 days / month
~18% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.4 days / month
- Probability ~18% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 16% of days (4.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.7 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.7 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~5 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 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.3 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.3 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Snow days Measures: Snow days (>=0.1mm snowfall). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.9 days / month
~3% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.9 days / month
- Probability ~3% of days
- Intensity Up to ~2.6mm (P95)
Snowfall is possible on ~1 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 November. 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 ~95% (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 November. 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 ~95 (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 November a good time to visit Seoul?
Typical November days in Seoul reach highs of 11°C (52°F) with nights around 2°C (36°F). It usually feels cool by day and very cold after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Seoul climate range.
What are temperatures like in November?
In November, you can usually expect highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows near 2°C (36°F). That means cool days and very cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 49 mm (1.9 in) across roughly 9 days. Overall it is a moderately wet time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 10 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 07:11 and sunset near 17:22. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are moderate (around 4); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 48 km/h (30 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.