Jeju City, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Jeju City, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Jeju City, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Jeju City, South Korea

Based on the climate and weather in Jeju City, the best time to go is October. See below for details.

Important essentials for Jeju City, South Korea

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

IMPORTANT COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

Other health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some rural areas may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to take an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

    This one is a great value.


  • Emergency rapid COVID-19 test

    U.S. residents can get them free here. Otherwise, you can buy them here.


  • Emergency motion sickness relief

Don't forget these

Activities for Jeju City, South Korea

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Jeju City.

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

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January

If you visit Jeju City during January, you might find that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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February

February in Jeju City is cold. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

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March

If you visit Jeju City during March, you might see that it can be brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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April

In April, Jeju City is cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Jeju City, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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May

May in Jeju City is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) to low 60s F (low 20s C).

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June

If you are traveling to Jeju City in June, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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July

July in Jeju City is pretty consistently hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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August

August in Jeju City is hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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September

September in Jeju City is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

If you vacation in Jeju City during October, you may notice that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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November

If you vacation in Jeju City during November, you might find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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December

In December, Jeju City is cold. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Jeju City, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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