What to Pack for Seoul Weather: Essential Packing Lists for Every Season What to Pack for Seoul Weather: Essential Packing Lists for Every Season Stepping out of Incheon International Airport on a humid afternoon in late August is an experience that stays with you. Within seconds, the thick, heavy air clings to your skin, making denim jeans feel like a terrible life choice. Having checked the average temperatures online before leaving, the numbers on my screen did not convey the physical reality of Seoul’s unique microclimate. Navigating this metropolis comfortably requires more than checking a basic weather app, it demands a smart strategy of layering and fabric selection that changes drastically with the seasons. During my second trip to Korea in mid-October, I packed only light cardigans and thin cotton shirts, assuming autumn would remain gentle. By day three, a biting wind swept down from the north, dropping temperatures to near-freezing overnight. I ended up shivering through ...