A normal February in Seoul: 5°C by day, -3°C at night, rain on about 3.5 days (27 mm). What to wear: cold — winter coat, warm layers. Seoul sees fresh snow on about 1.5 days in February. Public holidays: Seollal (Lunar New Year) (Feb 6), Seollal (Lunar New Year) (Feb 7), Seollal (Lunar New Year) (Feb 8), Substitute holiday (Seollal (Lunar New Year)) (Feb 9).
February weather around Korea
| City | High / low °C | Rain mm | Rain days | Snow days | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 5° / -3° | 27 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 54 |
| Busan | 10° / 2° | 51 | 4.7 | 0.1 | 51 |
| Jeju City | 10° / 4° | 70 | 7.9 | 1.1 | 65 |
| Gangneung | 6° / -2° | 56 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 52 |
| Gyeongju | 9° / -3° | 29 | 4.3 | — | 55 |
| Jeonju | 8° / -2° | 33 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 62 |
| Daegwallyeong (ski area) | 1° / -10° | 35 | 3.8 | — | 65 |
Seoul daytime highs: January 2°C → February 5°C → March 13°C, so February is warmer than the month before. For the next 10 days’ forecast see Korea weather.
Public holidays in February 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Feb 6 (Sat) | Seollal (Lunar New Year) The lunar new year — the biggest family holiday with Chuseok. Three days off; many family-run restaurants and shops close on the day itself, and trains, buses and roads out of Seoul are packed the day before. |
| Feb 7 (Sun) | Seollal (Lunar New Year) The lunar new year — the biggest family holiday with Chuseok. Three days off; many family-run restaurants and shops close on the day itself, and trains, buses and roads out of Seoul are packed the day before. |
| Feb 8 (Mon) | Seollal (Lunar New Year) The lunar new year — the biggest family holiday with Chuseok. Three days off; many family-run restaurants and shops close on the day itself, and trains, buses and roads out of Seoul are packed the day before. |
| Feb 9 (Tue) | Substitute holiday (Seollal (Lunar New Year)) A weekday off given because Seollal (Lunar New Year) fell on a weekend or overlapped another holiday. |
Banks and government offices close on these days; palaces, museums, shops and restaurants mostly open. See Korea public holidays for long weekends and what closes.
Festivals in February 2027
0 festivals start in February, and 1 that began earlier are still on (Korea Tourism Organization listings).
| Festival | Dates | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Korea Grand Sale (코리아그랜드세일) | Dec 23 – Feb 13 | Seoul |
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FAQ
What is the weather like in Korea in February?
In Seoul a normal February has highs around 5°C and lows around -3°C, with rain on about 3.5 days. Jeju is 10°C / 4°C and Busan 10°C / 2°C.
What should I wear in Korea in February?
Cold — winter coat, warm layers. Mornings and evenings are around -3°C in Seoul.
Does it snow in Korea in February?
Seoul sees fresh snow on about 1.5 days in February. In the mountains, Daegwallyeong (near the Pyeongchang ski areas) had about 4.6 days with fresh snow in February while KMA still measured snow there (2011–2015).
Are there public holidays in February 2027?
Seollal (Lunar New Year) on Feb 6; Seollal (Lunar New Year) on Feb 7; Seollal (Lunar New Year) on Feb 8; Substitute holiday (Seollal (Lunar New Year)) on Feb 9.
Weather: Korea Meteorological Administration station records, 2011–2025 averages (not the official 1991–2020 normals). Holidays: Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute. Festivals: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI). Page rebuilt 2026-10-01.
