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

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Traveling to Jeju-Si, South Korea? If you're planning to go to Jeju-Si, we've got 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-Si, South Korea

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

Important essentials for Jeju-Si, South Korea

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

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

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January

In January, Jeju-Si is pretty cool, somewhat snowy and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Jeju-Si, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

February

February in this region is pretty cool, somewhat snowy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

March

March in Jeju-Si can be very chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

April

April in Jeju-Si can be chilly and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain most days. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

May

May here is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

June

If you visit Jeju-Si during June, you may notice that it is warm and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

July

July here is pretty consistently hot and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

August

If you go to Jeju-Si in August, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

September

September in this region is a perfect temperature and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

October

If you are traveling to Jeju-Si in October, you will notice that it is balmy and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain nearly every day this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

November

Traveling to Jeju-Si in November, you will notice that it can be chilly and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain nearly every day this month. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

December

December is cold and very rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains most days and snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to Bijarim Forest, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Binoculars

    Like these

Going to Gimnyeong Snake Cave? You'll need:

Jeju-Si has great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

Activities for Jeju-Si, South Korea

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

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