Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Seoul | Budapest | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 11°C (52°F)▲ | Budapest |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 0°C (32°F) | 1°C (34°F)▲ | Budapest |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days▲ | 8 days | Seoul |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 37 mm▲ | 41 mm | Seoul |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day▲ | 8h/day | Seoul |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seoul edges ahead as the better destination in March. Seoul offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Budapest sees 8 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.
Seoul is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Budapest is cooler at 11°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seoul is the stronger choice in March. Seoul receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Seoul reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Budapest averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 1°C (34°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Seoul receives approximately 37 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Budapest sees 41 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Seoul the drier option by 2 rain days and 4 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 0°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 11°C, lows of 1°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Seoul | Budapest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 4d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 4°C | 4d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 10°C | 6d | 11°C | 8d |
| Apr | 17°C | 7d | 17°C | 9d |
| May | 22°C | 8d | 21°C | 12d |
| Jun | 26°C | 9d | 25°C | 11d |
| Jul | 28°C | 17d | 27°C | 10d |
| Aug | 29°C | 16d | 27°C | 8d |
| Sep | 25°C | 8d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 16°C | 8d |
| Nov | 11°C | 7d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 3°C | 5d | 4°C | 8d |
Seoul Weather in March
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