When is the best time to travel to South Korea?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - The year in Korea is divided into four distinct seasons. In general, the period from April to June is one of the best times to visit due to the advent of spring.

During the springtime in Korea, travelers can enjoy sights of flowers blooming, as most cities from south to north are covered in a pink mantle of cherry blossom.

Locals head to the hills to enjoy the country's many national parks, and the positive effects of changing from the cold of winter to the warmth of spring can also be seen in a number of interesting festivals.

On the other hand , summers in Korea can be unbearably humid and hot, as you may find yourself hopping from one air-conditioned hotspot to another, between shopping stores, malls, restaurants and cafes.

You will definitely wonder how Koreans can handle the heat at this time, and you will also notice the abundance of water fountains everywhere, which is definitely something to be grateful for.

It is best to avoid the monsoon season , as more than half of the country's annual rain falls during the period from the beginning of July to the end of August, but South Korea is rarely exposed to typhoons.

One of the best times to visit Korea is autumn , between September and November, when the temperatures are mild, while the rainfall is generally low. It is easy to encounter a number of festivals, and the mountains are colored with a wonderful array of red, yellow and orange.

Also in this season, locals flock to the national parks for hiking and camping, and you can continue to wear summer clothes until late October, because the weather can continue to be mild during all this period, but you will likely need some extra clothes.

Winter in Korea is long and cold, with the influence of the Siberian depression coming from the north. However, travel at this time is not impossible. Public transport services remain in service in addition to heating systems in most places, and the most important thing is the lack of rain, leaving room for snow.