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

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

When to go to Jeju, South Korea

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

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

January

January in Jeju can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February in Jeju is brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

March in Jeju is brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) to 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

If you go to Jeju in April, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Umbrella

May

If you visit Jeju during May, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 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 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Socks
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans

June

June in Jeju is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Skirts
Rain coat
Light footwear

July

July in Jeju is extremely warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Skirts
Rain coat
Sandals
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses

August

If you visit Jeju during August, you are likely to find that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Dresses

September

September in Jeju is warm. 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
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Shorts or short pants

October

If you visit Jeju during October, you are likely to find that it is mild. 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 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Umbrella

November

November in Jeju is relatively cool. 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
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear

December

If you visit Jeju during December, you are likely to find that it is cold. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (single digits 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 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jeju, 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 Jeju
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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