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United Kingdom vs South Korea: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between United Kingdom 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 | United Kingdom | South Korea | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | shoulder | good | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| February | shoulder | good | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| March | good | best | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| April | good | best | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| May | best | best | tie |
| June | best | shoulder | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| July | best | shoulder | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| August | best | shoulder | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| September | good | good | tie |
| October | shoulder | best | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| November | shoulder | best | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
| December | shoulder | good | South Korea 🇰🇷 |
Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…
June, July, August
May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.
Pick South Korea 🇰🇷 if you're going in…
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
Avoid the Korean monsoon (jangma) in late June–July.
Months where both are equally good: May, September.