Gyeongbokgung 경복궁
Gyeongbokgung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea, within the Jongno District. Commissioned by Taejo of Joseon and established in 1395, it stands as one of the country's most looked-up sights.
Planning a visit
Winter months from December to February bring daily highs of 0 °C to 4 °C and lows dropping to -9 °C, with minimal rain. Summer brings heavy rain, particularly in July with 430 mm over about 18 days and highs of 28 °C. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures, such as April with highs of 16 °C and lows of 5 °C, or October with highs of 18 °C and lows of 8 °C. The entrance fee is ₩3,000. Hours are 09:00 to 17:00 from January to February and November to December, 09:00 to 18:00 from March to May and September to October, and 09:00 to 18:30 from June to August.
The nearest airport is Seoul Gimpo International Airport, located 17 km away, and the site is 2 km from the center of Seoul. Nearby sights include the Statue of Peace at 0.6 km, Bukchon Hanok Village at 0.7 km, Cheong Wa Dae at 0.8 km, Gwanghwamun Square at 0.8 km, and Cheonggyecheon at 1.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 430 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 22 | 26 | 49 | 85 | 106 | 144 | 430 | 336 | 175 | 51 | 50 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
