Seoul Ride Guide
Seoul has one of the best urban cycling corridors anywhere: continuous car-free paths along both banks of the Han River, running the full width of the city and connecting to a national route network that reaches the coast.
Climatology
Humid continental with a monsoon. Summers are hot and very humid at 78-90°F, with a concentrated rainy season in July and August that brings genuinely heavy downpours; winters are cold and dry at 18-38°F with clear skies. Spring and autumn are short, excellent, and the seasons everyone rides.
Season by season
Spring
Apr-MaySuperb riding, though fine dust and haze can be a real issue on some days — check before a long ride.
Summer
Jun-AugHot, humid and monsoon rain. Riverside paths can flood and close entirely during heavy rain.
Autumn
Sep-NovThe best of the year: dry, clear, cool and stable. The reason autumn is the local riding season.
Winter
Dec-MarCold and dry with bright skies. Rideable in proper kit; ice on the shaded riverside sections is the hazard.
Signature rides
Han River path
40 miContinuous car-free path along both banks, right across the city. Flat, wide and the spine of everything here.
Namsan
8 miThe wooded hill in the centre of the city, with a paved road to the top. Short, steep and sheltered.
Ara Canal to the sea
22 miWest along a purpose-built canal path toward the coast at Incheon. Entirely flat, car-free and very exposed.
Frequently asked
Is Seoul a good place to cycle?
Seoul has one of the best urban cycling corridors anywhere: continuous car-free paths along both banks of the Han River, running the full width of the city and connecting to a national route network that reaches the coast.
What is the weather like for cycling in Seoul?
Humid continental with a monsoon. Summers are hot and very humid at 78-90°F, with a concentrated rainy season in July and August that brings genuinely heavy downpours; winters are cold and dry at 18-38°F with clear skies. Spring and autumn are short, excellent, and the seasons everyone rides.
What are the best bike rides in Seoul?
Standout routes include Han River path (40 mi), Namsan (8 mi), Ara Canal to the sea (22 mi).
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