In terms of weather, the most favorable seasons to visit Korea are during the months of March to May and September to November. But the month of February can also be a fabulous time for travelers to visit South Korea. Here are 5 great reasons why:
1. Save Your Travel Expenses
Want to save on travel expenses? We strongly recommend you visit South Korea in February if you’re considering budget travel because, during the late winter season, hotel prices and airline prices drop dramatically along with the temperature! If you are interested in traveling to Jeju Island, check out the flights to Jeju Island.
| Seoul to Jeju Island Flight + Hotel (Airtel) Package
2. K-pop Music Awards & Shows
If you are a K-pop fan, February is a great time to go to the annual K-pop Music Award Shows featuring the top K-pop artists! You can easily book the tickets with the best seats on Trazy. Grab the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the live stages of your favorite K-pop stars!
| HMA Hanteo Music Awards 2023 Ticket Package (Feb 10~11)
| Circle Chart Music Awards 2023 Ticket Package (Feb 18)
3. Feast on Traditional Foods
As mentioned above, Koreans will be celebrating the Korean Lunar New Year, which means that there will be plenty of traditional foods all over the country. Visit local markets like Gwangjang Market, Namdaemun Market, or Mangwon Market during this time of year, and you’ll find ample foods that Koreans eat during the Lunar New Year. Try ‘Yakgwa (honey cookies)’, ‘Hangwa (traditional Korean sweets)’, ‘Jeon (pancake)’ or ‘Tteokguk (sliced rice cake soup)’!
Check Out Korean Cooking Classes in Seoul!
| Traditional Korean Rice Wine (Makgeolli) & Cooking Class in Seoul
| Authentic Korean Cooking Class with a Local Market Tour near Hongdae/Mangwon
| Korean Side Dish Cooking Class near Hongdae/Mangwon
| 4 Kinds of Kimchi Making Class near Hongdae/Mangwon
| Organic Tofu Making Class with Local Market Tour
| Seoul Kimchi Making Class in Bukchon Hanok Village
| Korean Rice Cake with Sweet Bean Filling / Sweet Rice Puffs Making Experience
Join the Fun & Unique Food Tours in Seoul!
| Insadong Half-Day Walking Food Tour
| Noryangjin Fish Market Half-Day Walking Tour & Food Tasting
| Seoul Night Group Tour: Gwangjang Market + Changgyeonggung Palace + Naksan Park
| Namdaemun Market Street Food Walking Tour
4. “Valentine’s Day” Special Activities
As you all know, Valentine’s Day is on February 14th, and there are various activities that are recommended for couples. First, customized ring, necklace, or bracelet-making class in Hongdae is very popular among couples. You can add laser engravings or color birthstones. It’s also highly recommended to visit theme parks with your loved ones and enjoy the thrilling rides and take Instagrammable pictures together!
Make Your Own Special Valentine’s Day Gifts!
| Make Custom Ring/Necklace/Bracelet in Hongdae
| Make Korean Lettering Silver Jewelry in Eulji-ro
| Find Your Own Scent & Make Your Own Perfume in Bogwang-dong
| Make Your Own Perfume in Seoul
| Make Your Own Stamp in Insadong
Get Discount Tickets to the Best Theme Parks in Korea!
| Everland Ticket & Shuttle Bus Package
| Lotte World Theme Park & Aquarium Combo Ticket
| Korean School Uniform Rental near Lotte World
| Daegu E-World & 83 Tower Ticket
5. All-Time Favorite Winter Festivals & Activities
Although the temperature is chilly in Korea, that shouldn’t keep you from enjoying outdoor activities because there is an abundance of them! From sledding, skiing, and ice fishing to light festivals, there’s so much to see and experience in Korea’s February.
1) Light Festival
Consider visiting beautifully landscaped gardens and a light festival there in winter. It would be a romantic way to grab your last moments of winter. Light up your winter with bright and dazzling lights!
The most famous light festivals in Korea are Garden of Morning Calm which is usually held until March 19th, 2023.
| Nami Island + Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
| Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort + Nami Island + Petite France + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
| Seoraksan National Park + Nami Island + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
| Nami Island + Petite France + Gapyeong Rail Bike + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
| Garden of Morning Calm + Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort 1 Day Tour
| Nami Island + Eobi Ice Valley + Garden of Morning Calm 1 Day Tour
2) Ice Festival
You can also enjoy the one-and-only winter ice festival if you visit Korea in February! One of the most recommended ice festivals is Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival at Cheongyang Alps village. Mt. Chilgapsan is called the Alps of the South Chungcheong Province for its high mountain ranges and crystal clear lake. The annual Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival boasts massive 10-meter-tall ice fountains, ice castles, and sculptures. You can join a hassle-free tour to this festival from Seoul only until February 10th!
| 2023 Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival at Cheongyang Alps Village
3) Ski & Snowboard
Above all, Korea in February is heaven for ski & snowboard lovers! Since there are dozens of ski resorts you can choose from in snowy Korea. In addition, don’t worry that there will not be enough snow as February in Korea is still winter and has snow. Appreciate the view of the beautiful snowy landscape while you enjoy skiing and snowboarding!
| Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort Lift Pass + Equipment/Clothes Rental Package
| Vivaldi Park Ski Resort Lift Pass + Equipment/Clothes Rental Package
| Yongpyong Ski Resort: 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour
| Alpensia Ski Resort: 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour
| High1 Ski Resort: 2D1N Ski/Snowboard Tour
| Jisan Ski Resort 1 Day Ski/Snow Sled Tour
| Eden Valley Ski Resort Lift Pass + Equipment/Clothes Rental Package
| Welli Hilli Park Ski Resort 1 Day Tour
Read more of our blog posts to choose which is the best option for your needs. They will help you organize your ski trip to Korea!
- Perfect Guide to the Best Ski Resorts in Korea
- Korea’s Best Ski Resorts Near Seoul
- Ski Resorts You Can Go in March in Korea 2023
4) Snow Sledding at Theme Parks
In February, you can enjoy fun snow sledding as well as thrilling rides at Everland theme park and Seoul Land amusement park! At Everland, you can enjoy Snow Buster, the grandiose three-course snow sledding park, until February. At Seoul Land, Snow Fun Park is open every winter until February 26th, 2023. Not only you can enjoy free snow sledding but also winter ice fishing.
| Book Everland 1 Day Pass at the Best Price
| Jisan Ski Resort & Everland 1 Day Tour
| Everland Ticket & Private Van Package
5) Winter Hiking
If you are a nature lover or a hiking lover, you should join hiking tours in Korea! There are countless stunning mountains in Korea and you can admire the snow-covered landscapes in winter. Wondae-ri Birch Forest & Inje Maebawi Icewall, Bukhansan National Park, and Seoraksan National Park are highly recommended to visit.
At Inje Maebawi Icewall, you will get to see a breathtaking waterfall that is frozen solid in the colder months. Bukhansan Mountain is the tallest mountain in Seoul, which is well-known for its Baegundae Peak! Seoraksan Mountain, one of the most famous mountains in Gangwon-do, is an absolute must-go mountain loved by many locals and tourists alike.
| [Winter Hiking] Wondae-ri Birch Forest & In-je Maebawi Icewall 1 Day Tour (~Feb 28)
| [Trazy Local Host] Bukhansan National Park (Baegundae Peak) Winter Hiking Tour
| Seoul Night Hiking Tour: Follow the Enchanting Lights
| Seoraksan National Park Hiking Tour (Private/Join-in)
Now that you know why February is a great time to visit Korea, visit Trazy.com, Korea’s #1 Travel Shop, to book your trips and travel experiences!
[Photo Credit]
- Lotte World Official Facebook Page
- Seoul Land Official Facebook Page
Hello there!
I’ll be visiting korea in Feb 2017 to experience winter. I’m wondering if there will still be snow at the end of the month. I want to try skiing!
According to the forecast, there are few days of snowfall expected at the end of February in 2017. However, we advise you to check the weather forecast regularly for the exact weather conditions before your trip! 🙂
o yes i plan to go too…
Awesome! Well, if you need help for your trip, feel free to ask us!
hi gotrazy, I’ve booked a flight to visit South Korea on 10th Feb 2017, do you think the weather is alright at that time? How about recreation places or shopping places for tourists, will they be open during winter/February? I really need advice so badly….
Hello Dian! According to the weather forecast, it will be still chilly and there may be a snowfall during your trip so please make sure you bring thick clothes. You won’t have to worry about the shopping places and tourist attractions, they will operate as normal. Hope this answers your question. 🙂
i will be visiting seoul on february 2023, will there be food street market during this time
Yes, and you can join this group tour to Gwangjang Market! Please check the link here: https://www.trazy.com/experience/detail/seoul-night-group-tour
Hi there! Need some help here – what will the weather be like in Seoul from around March 22 to April 4? I’m heading there then & I’m unsure if it’ll still be cold or not. Thank you!
Hello Abby! It will be around 12~15 degree Celcius from mid-March to early April. In general, it will be a bit chilly in Seoul, so please make sure you bring an outerwear. Also, we strongly advise you to check the weather forecast (especially the precipitation) regularly before your trip. 🙂
We are going to Seoul on 17th February. Where can I check for the weather and what to bring then. What places of visits around that should not be missed?
Hello, Judie! You can check the weather here: http://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/february-weather/226081. We advise you to bring thick outerwear as the estimated average temperatures will be lower than 5 degrees Celsius during the daytime, the lowest temperature is -5 degrees Celsius at night. If you need a help with planning your travel itinerary, please visit Trazy.com via the link, https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul, where you can find the best things to do and see in Seoul. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi gotrazy, my friends and I are planning to visit Korea in February next year which coincides with the Winter Olympics, but we are not sure if there will be skiing resorts open to tourists during that time. We would like to avoid the crowds as much as possible. Do you think the usual tourist attractions will be crowded?
Hello, reindrops! Sorry for the belated reply. Other than the three venues of Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018, which are Alpensia, Yongpyong, and Phoenix Park ski resorts, all the other ski resorts are expected to open for public. But the exact opening or operation dates of ski resorts for coming winter season have not been announced yet, so please get back to us in September or later for more detailed information. And yes, we expect more crowds in the tourist attractions, especially in Gangwon Province, than usual due to the Olympics. Hope this info helps! 🙂
Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate it. 🙂 I will definitely get back to you later this year.
Hi gotrazy, we’re all set to visit Korea on Feb 10th-17th. Can you please let us know what to wear/bring? It will be our first time to experience winter. 🙂 Thanks!
Hello reindrops! We strongly recommend you to bring thick winter coats, thermals/long underwear, sweaters, thick socks, muffler, hat, waterproof gloves, boots, umbrella (in case of heavy snowfall), facial mist, lotion and sunscreen on your trip to Korea in the winter. Hope this answer helps! 😉
Hello gotrazy,
I’m planning on going to korea two years from now i was wondering is there any other places to that you recommend in February. Would i need a interpreter as well?
Thank you!
Hello Lynnx! We recommend visiting ski resorts during February. Most of the Korean ski resorts run until the end of February, so go on a ski trip at least once during your stay in Korea! Also, there will be many light festivals during that time, and the most popular one is the light festival at the Garden of Morning Calm, which usually runs until mid-March. If you go on a tour to these destinations with Trazy, there will be an English-speaking staff or tour guide, so please check out Trazy.com and book your trip with us. If you need help arranging your trip, please talk to us via email: inquiry@trazy.com or leave us a message on our website: http://www.trazy.com/experience/custom_trip. Hope this info helps! 🙂
I am thinking to visit Seoul in Feb 2018. Is this a good time? Are they celebrating the Lunar New Year just like the Chinese’s Lunar New Year, which falls on 16 Feb 2018?
Hello Jacky! Regarding your question, please check out our blog post on how Koreans celebrate Korean Lunar New Year: https://blog.trazy.com/how-koreans-celebrate-lunar-new-year Hope this helps!
Cool. Will check out your blog post… I think I will need to get my winter clothing ready. 🙂
Hi, I already booked a ticket to South Korea this coming February 01-08, 2018 i just need to ask if there will be a snow in that time and where can we visit for ski? and is there any unlimited bus and train rides for tourist like in SG tourist pass?
Hi Jane Marquez! Snow in February is probably possible, but not 100% guaranteed. However, most of ski resort will operate in February. (The Vivaldi, Yongpyong, or Alpensia etc.)
Regarding the 2nd question (Unlimited buses and trains), we strongly advise you to contact the Immigration Contact Center (☎1345 or +82-1345 from overseas / Operates on weekdays only: 9am-22pm KST) for more detailed information. Thank you.
Hello. My boss will bring me to Korea on Feb 18 – 23. My first time to go out of the country. May I know what kind of clothes am i going to bring? Thank you.
Hello Ann, since it’s winter season in February, the temperature is expected to be between -6°C and 7°C. We recommend you to wear warmly and make sure to bring winter accessories with you 🙂
You should bring summer wear. It is going to be hot and humid.
Hi
Will be in seoul march 1 to 3, 2018
Will it still be snowing at these days?
Also, are the snow in vivaldi park artificial? No area with real snow?
Thank you.
Hi Dondi Lim 🙂
It usually does not snow in March so most of the snow is artificially made during this period. However, you can still enjoy ski/snowboard activities in Korea in early March! Please check out the following link for more options: https://www.trazy.com/campaign/korea-ski-finder
Hi! We’ll be in Seoul March 24 to 29. Is it still cold? Are we still supposed to wear winter coats/jackets? Thank you.
Hello AL 🙂
The estimated temperature is around 6.4~10.0˚C in Seoul. A coat or light jacket will be nice 🙂
Please make sure to check the weather at the link below to prepare in advance!
*Weather in Seoul: https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081
Hi ,
I m planning a trip to S Korea in feb 2019 around Lunar new year. Whats up for me that time ? I am a great admirer of snow if it is available that time.
Hi Anish,
Considering your travel date, we highly recommend you to check out the ski tours that are currently available to book on Trazy! Please check out the link below for details 🙂
*Winter & Ski Tours: https://www.trazy.com/things-to-do/seoul/winter-and-ski-tours
Hi
We are planning going to Korea in early February 2019… May I know whether it will be still cold as in December or warmer by February?
Appreciate yr reply 🙂
Hi, Jeannie! Normally, it’s cold as in December on February. Please check out the weather forecast for more details.
Hello! I am planning to visit Seoul early Feb with 4 years old. Is it too cold to visit with little one? Is Lotte world is enjoyable for 4 years old? Please give us advice. Thank you!
Hi, Mami! We are sorry for the late reply. According to the weather report, it was -10 at lowest and 10 at highest in early February this year. There are attractions and performances for kids in Lotte World. Please check out the Lotte World website for more details on the following link: http://adventure.lotteworld.com/eng/main/index.do
Will there be snow in Garden of morning calm during late Feb ?
Thanks
Hi, Eru! We cannot guarantee you. Please check the weather report or contact Garden of Morning Calm.
hi
I am going to visit Korea in January & February 2020 for studying and I just want to know more about the weather because I read it is too hard and chilly, I get afraid little bit, also I want to know what best places to visit in winter
thank you
Hi I’m visiting Korea on 10 Feb 2020, just wander the possibility of snow is it chances High for February?
Hi Lyn! Please refer to the weather forecast and the information from Korea Tourism Organization here:
https://www.accuweather.com/
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_ENG_2_11_1.jsp
You can also find interesting winter activities here!: https://www.trazy.com/campaign/korea-ski-finder
Hello I will be in South Korea for a 10 hour layover on 2/26 will it be cold ?
Hello, yes it can be still quite cold in Korea so bring your warm outfits. 🙂