Seoul in August

Seoul offers exciting festivals and performances that make you forget the heat and humid weather in Korea. Here is a list of unique outdoor activities and indoor spots exclusively curated for you!

After the rain, the intense heat of August begins. It is generally hot and humid during the season. Also, there is a possibility of typhoons, so make sure to check the weather forecast. We recommend you to carry sunscreen and a parasol at all times.

Average temperature ➡️ 24℃ / 29.5℃ Average rainfall ➡️ 348mm / 15 days

Check out the outdoor festivals and performances held in August. You can enjoy many of them in the evening when a cool breeze sets in. Create unforgettable summer night memories in Seoul with these unique experiences!

Instead of visiting observation decks, enjoy the beautiful night view of Seoul in a gas balloon up in the sky. Fly above Yeouido and discover the charm of Seoul both day and night. This gas balloon prepared by Seoul is safer than any other hot air balloon, so have a safe and exciting ride!

📍Yeouido Park 🗓️August 23 (Fri) - TBA

Experience the thrill and excitement, the perfect harmony of music, lighting, and breathtaking performances that push human limits. The show is open to the public for free, so stroll along the Banpo Hangang River Park and visit the show at night.

📍Moonlight Square, Banpo Hangang River Park 🗓️August 10 (Sat) - August 11 (Sun)

Enjoy delicious Korean food like K-BBQ, tteokbokki, K-chicken, desserts, and more with 16 food trucks. There are plenty of space to eat and have fun, along with various shows, a flea market and photo zones.

📍Sejongro Park 🗓️Open from May 29 (Wed)

The Gwanghwamun Square has opened an outdoor water park '2024 Seoul Summer Beach' to the public for free. The water park is even larger than the one opened the year before. Feel free to drop by the 'K-Food Festival Knock Knock' in the Sejongro Park nearby!

📍Gwanghwamun Square 🗓️July 26 (Fri) - August 11 (Sun)

If you're feeling tired from the scorching heat, don't hesitate to visit exciting indoor spaces! Here are 4 trending spots we recommend in August, if you're traveling to Seoul.

Enjoy an immersive art exhibition 'reSOUND' in Seoul. The special exhibition is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'd'strict,' a global digital design and art company. Sensational installations, 4D sound, cinematic videos, interactive art, ASMR, and more! Keep in mind that you need to book in advance.

Drink a delicious cup of coffee and enjoy music at a trendy LP café in Seongsu. There are about 1,000 LPs, along with individual turntables and headsets. Listening to your favorite LP records in Seongsu will make your trip unforgettable!

The space is designed to experience diverse audio content and sound. You can run into world-renowned audio systems such as the Western electric loud speakers along with the phonograph and music playing machine invented by Edison in the 19th century. Keep in mind that you need to book in advance.

The Lotte World Ice Rink has been renovated with trendy interiors. There are popular cafes and restaurants around the rink, so feel free to drop by one of them when you take a break.

Here are full day itineraries that include the activities and places we've showed you earlier. If you want to travel like a local, simply visit the recommended spots below.

Start your day with a meal at Jinjujip, a popular kongguksu (soybean noodle soup) restaurant in Yeouido. Then, visit The Hyundai Seoul that offers a wide range of brand stores. For some light snack, we recommend Old Ferry Donuts. For dinner, visit Ho Sum, a famous Hong Kong cuisine in The Hyundai Seoul. For dessert, we recommend the trendy Oakberry Acai's acai berry bowl. At sunset, ride the iconic SEOULDAL, and enjoy the beautiful night views of Seoul.

Start by enjoying the exhibition 『reSOUND: Beyond the Echo』 at the Culture Station Seoul 284, located in the old Seoul Station building. For lunch, head to Gwanghwamun Gukbap, a Michelin restaurant. After, explore the '2024 Seoul Summer Beach' at the Gwanghwamun Square. Don't miss the K-Food Festival Knock Knock at the Sejongro Park nearby. Afterward, head to Seochon to shop at famous accessory stores. For dinner, treat yourself to Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) to gain strength for the day.

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