Seoul Weather in April

April weather in Seoul

April feels like a proper change from chilly March. Afternoons are mild, but mornings and evenings can still feel cold, so sightseeing is most comfortable in the middle of the day. Rain falls on several days, but it's not usually a reason to cancel a whole trip.

You can walk the palace grounds at Gyeongbokgung, browse Insadong's lanes or follow the Cheonggyecheon stream without summer's sticky heat. April also brings cherry blossoms, with Yeouido's riverside paths among the best-known places to see them. Blossom timing shifts each year, and popular spots can get crowded.

Blossoms, crowds and prices

The Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is a well-known April event, though its dates vary with the blooms. Expect busy paths around the cherry trees, especially when they're at their best. Outside blossom hotspots, April is generally a more comfortable time to explore than the hot, wet summer.

Prices can rise around peak blossom weekends, while the season overall is often less costly than the busier May and October travel periods. If you hate crowds, visit Yeouido on a weekday and enjoy the river walk before or after the busiest hours.

Make the most of your visit

April's changing weather suits a mix of indoor and outdoor plans. Pair a palace visit with the National Folk Museum of Korea, then duck into a café in nearby Seochon if rain rolls in. On clearer days, stroll Namsan's paths for city views; skip a long exposed walk if showers are falling.

A Seoul-specific tip: take the subway to Yeouinaru Station for Yeouido's riverside blossom route, rather than relying on a taxi near the festival. Roads can slow when crowds gather, and the station puts you close to the walking paths.