Summers in Korea tend to be hot and humid. The monsoon season usually starts in July and runs through August- expect brief, driving rains on an almost daily basis during these months. Cheju (Jeju) Island, off the South Coast of Korea, is the warmest and also the wettest area in South Korea.
August is the hottest month in South Korea, with average temperatures ranging from 20 to 26 degrees Celsius (68 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit). On average Pusan (Busan), the southern most major city in Korea, tends to be five degrees warmer Celsius than Seoul.
Most schools have air conditioning so your classroom isn't stiffling but the subway can be intoxicating.
The mountains are absolutely spectacular at this time of year. If you can manage a trip to Soraksan and even a morning hike up one of the local little mountains, you'll be rewarded with a fresh outlook on Korea.
Another recommendation during summer is to hit the beach. There are two nationally famous beaches Haeundae in Busan and Gyeongpodae in Gangneung, directly east and across the country from Seoul. Space is an issue on these beaches in the summer which is what makes a trip here very surreal and a lot of fun for those of you who can handle a crowd. Smiling faces and fun abound in summer.
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