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Italy vs South Korea: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Italy and South Korea? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Italy | South Korea | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | shoulder | good | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| February | shoulder | good | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| March | good | best | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| April | best | best | tie |
| May | best | best | tie |
| June | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| July | off-season | shoulder | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| August | good | shoulder | Italy 🇮🇹 |
| September | best | good | Italy 🇮🇹 |
| October | best | best | tie |
| November | shoulder | best | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| December | shoulder | good | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
Pick Italy 🇮🇹 if you're going in…
August, September
Many small towns and restaurants close in Aug when Italians take their holidays.
Pick South Korea 🇰🇷 if you're going in…
January, February, March, July, November, December
Avoid the Korean monsoon (jangma) in late June–July.
Months where both are equally good: April, May, June, October.