Jecheon, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Jecheon, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Jecheon, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Jecheon, South Korea

Based on the climate and weather in Jecheon, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Jecheon, South Korea by month

January

If you are traveling to Jecheon in January, you will notice that it can be extremely cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain occasionally and snow 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Scarf
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Pajamas, such as sweats
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Thermal undergarments
Very heavy socks

February

In February, Jecheon can be brisk and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Jecheon, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In February, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pajamas, such as sweats
Very heavy socks
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Insulated boots

March

March in Jecheon can be brisk, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Sweaters
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Cold weather footwear

April

April in Jecheon is cool, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat
Umbrella
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear

May

May in this region is warm, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light footwear
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts

June

June in Jecheon is warm, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Dresses

July

July in Jecheon is hot, very rainy and somewhat hazy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Skirts
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts

August

August is pretty consistently hot and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Shorts
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Rain coat
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts

September

September is warm and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella

October

October in Jecheon is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain regularly. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans

November

November in Jecheon is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear

December

December in Jecheon can be brisk and somewhat hazy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time.

It also snows a bit less than half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Sweaters
Umbrella
Pajamas, such as sweats
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Very heavy socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Jecheon, South Korea

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jecheon, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types F
A SIM card that works in Jecheon
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing

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