Are you planning a trip to Korea in August? Here is what you need to know about coming to Korea in the peak travel season on a budget!
We have great news for you! Korea has many summer festivals and events, especially in August! Each region holds different festivals that offer unique experiences for foreigners —try to determine what kind of festival you want to participate in.
August is a vacation month in Korea, so there will be many festivals and events held in each region—so it’s worth a visit to check out local events. You don’t need to worry about what to do in August. We have the answers for you!
For example, are you a big fan of listening to classical music in an open area? Are you looking for a good spot to get tanned while traveling in Korea? Or do you want to go wild and enjoy music while splashing water at other participants?
Well for me, August is about doing all the amazing outside and free things that Korea has to offer, I have previously written about Pohang, and the amazing beaches and skywalk there! Also, Yeosu is the perfect escape from the big cities and for me feels more like the real and local Korea.
I actually moved to Korea in August 2020, and sadly as it was COVID time, I was unable to make the most of what Korea has to offer, though the areas within the city of Seoul were in full bloom and beautiful, especially Olympic Park, Seoul Forest, and along the Han River.
The dramatic monsoon rains typical of Korea in July have passed, but you can still expect blisteringly hot weather in Korea in August. There is some relief in sight this month though. In 2024, 말복 (the last of the 3 dog days of summer), falls on August 14th, and travel around South Korea gets progressively more comfortable from this day onwards, so I have made sure to mark this in my calendar.
Wherever you visit in Korea, be sure to keep cool, and with the many beautiful cafes and countless convenience stores, it is always possible. Also, Koreans have food for summer, which if you have checked out one of my previous articles, you will be sure to try the Samgyetang (ginseng chicken) which will help to cool your body temperature down.
Connecting with nature through hiking and camping is popular year-round in South Korea, including in the summer. Avoid the highest temperatures by hiking early in the day or choosing a location in the mountains or along the coast where the weather is more temperate. For visitors to South Korea's major cities, the same advice applies: mornings and evenings are the best time to venture out, while sweltering afternoons are best spent enjoying an iced coffee at one of the country's famous cafés, which I have become custom to since I have lived here.
August offers the last opportunity to attend one of the country's popular summer festivals. At the end of July and beginning of August, tourists can participate in Boryeong's Mud Festival at Daecheon Beach, when the region's mineral-rich mud is trucked onto the beach from the mudflats. The Busan Sea Festival, held around the same time, brings thousands of visitors to party at Busan's beaches. Smaller regional festivals, such as the Muju Firefly Festival and Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival, offer an opportunity for tourists to learn about the unique characteristics of each of South Korea's eight provinces.
Whatever your budget and interest, visiting Korea in August will allow you to enjoy and experience the country at one of the best times.
Let us know in the comments below if you plan to visit Korea in August.
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