Jeju City, South Korea: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2021]
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Contents
- When to go to Jeju City
- Important essentials for Jeju City
- Jeju City in January: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in February: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in March: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in April: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in May: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in June: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in July: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in August: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in September: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in October: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in November: weather and what to pack
- Jeju City in December: weather and what to pack
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 esssentials 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 PACKING ESSENTIALS
- proof of COVID-19 vaccination if you have it
- vaccine card protector
- N95 masks for top protection
- kids' KN95 masks
- hand sanitizer
- touchless thermometer
- travel disinfecting wipes (for plane, etc)
- A plug adapter that supports outlet types F. This one should be appropriate for most countries, but you should check with your hotel.
- A portable power bank, like this one
- A SIM card that works in Jeju City. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some locations you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone
- Appropriate museum wear
- Emergency water purifier
- For families with young children:
- Jeju travelers often do a lot of walking, so a lightweight backpack like this is essential
- Airplane or car necessities:
- Photography items that we like:
- cell phone photography gimbal
- camera drone for outdoor shots
- extra batteries
- extra memory cards
What to wear/what to pack for Jeju City, South Korea by month
January
January is cold. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Fleeces
- Socks
- Light gloves or mittens
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags remain dry. We suggest: this one
February
If you are traveling to Jeju City in February, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Lip balm
- Socks
- Fleeces
- Jacket or coat
- Standard footwear
- A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a perfect choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We recommend: this one
March
In March, Jeju City can be brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s 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.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Lip balm
- Jacket or coat
- Light gloves or mittens
- Warm pants or jeans
- Socks
- Fleeces
- Standard footwear
- A rain jacket to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases stay dry. We suggest: this one
April
April in Jeju City is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Dresses
- Long skirts
- Standard footwear
- Socks
- A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We suggest these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Windproof umbrella. This one is a great choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags remain dry. We suggest: this one
May
Traveling to Jeju City in May, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Standard footwear
- Pants or jeans
- Socks
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Long skirts
- Dresses
- A rain coat to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things remain dry. We suggest: this one
June
June here is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Skirts
- Light footwear
- Dresses
- Sunscreen lotion
- Sandals
- Bug repellent
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Shorts or short pants
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things stay dry. We suggest: this one
July
If you are traveling to Jeju City in July, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Insulated water bottle
- Waterproof sandals
- Bug repellent
- Short sleeve shirts
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Shorts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Sunglasses
- A rain poncho to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We use:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings don't get wet. We like: this one
August
August here is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Bug repellent
- Shorts
- Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Short sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses
- Insulated water bottle
- Waterproof sandals
- A rain coat to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a perfect choice.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags stay dry. We suggest: this one
September
Traveling to Jeju City in September, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Long and short sleeve shirts
- Sunscreen lotion
- Sandals
- Light footwear
- Bug repellent
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Shorts or short pants
- A rain jacket to layer with a coat
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a perfect option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your belongings stay dry. We suggest: this one
October
October in Jeju City is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to high 60s F (low 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light jacket or fleece
- Long skirts
- Socks
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Standard footwear
- Dresses
- A rain coat to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We recommend:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is a great option.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your things stay dry. We like: this one
November
November in Jeju City is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
- Light jacket or fleece
- Standard footwear
- Long sleeve shirts or blouses
- Pants or jeans
- Long skirts
- Dresses
- Socks
- A rain coat to layer with another jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Wind resistant umbrella. This one is an excellent one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your bags stay dry. We recommend: this one
December
December in Jeju City can be very chilly. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
- Fleeces
- Light gloves or mittens
- Socks
- Jacket or coat
- Warm pants or jeans
- Lip balm
- Standard footwear
- A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
- Waterproof footwear. We like these:
- A waterproof phone bag; we like this one
- Umbrella. This one is a great one to buy.
- A waterproof luggage cover so your suitcases remain dry. We like: this one
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