Korea by month / November
Korea in November
Last checked: October 2026
Autumn leaves in the first half, then the first cold snaps. Tangerine harvest season on Jeju.
- Season
- Autumn
- Seoul high / low
- 12°C / 4°C
- Rain in Seoul
- 51 mm
- Don't miss
- Busan Fireworks Festival at Gwangalli
Weather
| City | Average high | Average low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 11.9°C (53°F) | 3.5°C (38°F) | 51 mm |
| Busan | 16.6°C (62°F) | 8.3°C (47°F) | 50 mm |
| Jeju | 16.4°C (62°F) | 10.4°C (51°F) | 70 mm |
Averages for 1991–2020 from the Korea Meteorological Administration. Check the forecast before you pack.
What to wear
A warm jacket and layers; by the end of the month, a winter coat for Seoul evenings.
What's on in November
- Busan Fireworks Festival at Gwangalli (November 7 in 2026)
- Tangerine harvest and picking on Jeju (November–December)
- Garden of Morning Calm chrysanthemum show (until November 15)
Good to know
- The Banpo Bridge fountain has no shows from November.
Sources
- Korea Meteorological Administration – climatological normals 1991–2020
- Events and seasonal sights: see the sources on each linked guide.
Plan the rest
- Before you go: the checklist
- Seoul, Busan, and Jeju guides