When to go

Pick your travel month. We map months to Korean seasons (spring March–May, summer June–August, autumn September–November, winter December–February). Each month page describes what Korea feels like at that time — weather, festivals, seasonal scenery — and lists filming locations that suit the season, from cherry-blossom palaces in April to snowy mountain temples in January. Use this page to time your trip for the atmosphere you want: spring blossoms, summer beaches, autumn foliage, or winter snow.

Korea's seasons shape every filming location. A palace courtyard looks different under cherry blossoms than under autumn maples or winter snow. A coastal village feels different in summer's heat than in winter's crisp air. Our month pages help you choose when to visit based on what you want to see and experience. We tag outdoor places by their best season — beaches for summer, palaces and parks for spring and autumn — while indoor and city places work year-round and appear on every month's list through the vibe pages.