A normal November in Seoul: 13°C by day, 4°C at night, rain on about 6.6 days (64 mm). What to wear: cool — jacket or coat, layers for cold mornings. Snow is rare in Seoul in November (about 0.3 days with fresh snow). There is no public holiday in November 2026.
November weather around Korea
| City | High / low °C | Rain mm | Rain days | Snow days | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul | 13° / 4° | 64 | 6.6 | 0.3 | 61 |
| Busan | 17° / 9° | 62 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 56 |
| Jeju City | 17° / 11° | 97 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 66 |
| Gangneung | 14° / 5° | 73 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 56 |
| Gyeongju | 16° / 3° | 36 | 3.3 | — | 67 |
| Jeonju | 15° / 5° | 62 | 6.8 | 0.4 | 69 |
| Daegwallyeong (ski area) | 8° / -2° | 50 | 6.1 | — | 72 |
Seoul daytime highs: October 21°C → November 13°C → December 4°C, so November is colder than the month before. For the next 10 days’ forecast see Korea weather.
Public holidays in November 2026
No public holiday falls in November 2026.
Festivals in November 2026
8 festivals start in November, and 7 that began earlier are still on (Korea Tourism Organization listings).
| Festival | Dates | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Cheongsong Apple Festival (청송사과축제) | Nov 4 – Nov 8 | Gyeongbuk |
| Beautysum Suwon (뷰티썸 수원) | Nov 5 – Nov 7 | Gyeonggi |
| Jeju Olle Walking Festival (제주올레걷기축제) | Nov 5 – Nov 7 | Jeju |
| Busan Illustration Fair V.6 (부산일러스트레이션페어V.6) | Nov 6 – Nov 8 | Busan |
| Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival (김해분청도자기 축제) | Nov 6 – Nov 10 | Gyeongnam |
| Gumi Ramyun Festival (구미라면 축제) | Nov 6 – Nov 8 | Gyeongbuk |
| Citywide Energy Walk Festival (대전 세계태양광총회 개최 기념 온시민에너지걷기한마당) | Nov 15 | Daejeon |
| Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제) | Nov 19 – Nov 21 | Gyeongbuk |
| Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레) | Sep 18 – Nov 1 | Gyeonggi |
| Han River Walk (한강수계 걷기행사) | Sep 19 – Nov 7 | Gyeonggi |
| Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge (달밤에체조 부산 챌린지) | Sep 19 – Nov 7 | Busan |
| Grand Chrysanthemum Festival (대한민국 국향대전) | Oct 23 – Nov 8 | Jeonnam |
| Hongseong Global BBQ Festival (홍성글로벌바비큐페스티벌) | Oct 29 – Nov 1 | Chungnam |
| International Ki Sports Festival (키스포츠페스티벌) | Oct 31 – Nov 1 | Busan |
| Masan Gagopa Chrysanthemum Festival (마산가고파국화축제) | Oct 31 – Nov 8 | Gyeongnam |
Running for months (regular shows and exhibitions): Gugak Performance Jinyeon (국악공연 진연) · Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’(국립남도국악원 토요 상설 공연 ‘국악이 좋다’) · APAP Artwork Tour (APAP 작품투어 (안양공공예술프로젝트)) · Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show(대전시립연정국악단 토요국악) · K-Gugak Stage (K-국악 스테이지) · Ssokssokdeul-i Festival (국립극장 쏙쏙들이페스티벌) · ARI-The Spirit of Korea(아리아라리) · Gombaengi Teotta (곰뱅이텄다) and 2 more.
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FAQ
What is the weather like in Korea in November?
In Seoul a normal November has highs around 13°C and lows around 4°C, with rain on about 6.6 days. Jeju is 17°C / 11°C and Busan 17°C / 9°C.
What should I wear in Korea in November?
Cool — jacket or coat, layers for cold mornings. Mornings and evenings are around 4°C in Seoul.
Does it snow in Korea in November?
Snow is rare in Seoul in November (about 0.3 days with fresh snow). In the mountains, Daegwallyeong (near the Pyeongchang ski areas) had about 0.6 days with fresh snow in November while KMA still measured snow there (2011–2015).
Are there public holidays in November 2026?
No — there is no public holiday in November 2026.
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.
