Is Seoul more bearable than Tokyo in the end of August - beginning of September?

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Hello all. My wife and I have plans to go to Japan the last week of August and the first week of September. People tell us that it will be unbearably humid and hot. So we are thinking to visit Seoul, hoping for slightly less hot and more bearable weather. Can anyone confirm whether Seoul is better regarding weather than Tokyo and central Japan during that period?

henni · Answer

You're not going to find a meaningful weather difference between the two. Both are in that miserable late summer window where the humidity sits around 70-80% and the heat index makes the actual temperature feel like a lie. What Seoul has going for it is that the city is built around mountains and the Han River, so you can find breezier spots if you know where to go. Try walking the Cheonggyecheon stream in the evening or grab a seat at a cafe in Ikseon-dong where the narrow alleys actually funnel air through. The subway here is also solid but Tokyo's system has better AC coverage, so you'll be trading one discomfort for another.

antoniahenning · Answer

ngl you're not really escaping the heat by switching to Seoul. late august here is still brutal, usually mid 80s with humidity that hits you like a wall. Tokyo might actually feel slightly more manageable because of better AC infrastructure everywhere. if you do come here, plan your days around indoor stuff in the afternoon and hit places like Bukchon or the Han River parks early morning or after sunset. the evening breeze along the river can be decent

selmaheitmann · Answer

Honestly, it's not much better. Both cities are basically a steam bath at that time. You might get a tiny bit less humidity in Seoul, but you're still gonna be sweating the second you step outside.

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