Best time to visit · Jeju · South Korea
The best time to visit Jeju
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Jeju are April–May and October–early November, when it is mild and dry enough for Hallasan and the Olle trails, with canola and cherry blossom in spring and silver grass in autumn. July and August are for beaches but are hot, humid and crowded with Korean holidaymakers, and typhoons are most likely in August and September. Winter is quiet and cheap but windy.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- March, June and September
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 9°C (48°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~15 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- December–February
Seasons
Jeju has the mildest climate in South Korea: winters are cool, damp and windy rather than freezing on the coast, and summers are hot and humid with a rainy season around late June to July and typhoon risk from August to September. Hallasan's upper slopes get heavy snow in winter.
March–May
Spring
Canola fields, cherry blossom and royal azaleas, with mild temperatures ideal for walking; long weekends in May get busy.
June–August
Summer
Rainy season around late June and July, then hot beach weather; the busiest and most expensive period, with typhoon risk late in the season.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea in September, clear skies and silver grass in October, and the tangerine harvest in November; typhoons are possible early on.
December–February
Winter
Cool, windy and damp on the coast with snow on Hallasan; camellias, tangerines and low hotel prices, but grey days are common.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 3°C | 15 | 15°C | 10.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 10°C | 4°C | 13 | 14°C | 10.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 13°C | 7°C | 12 | 14°C | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 18°C | 11°C | 11 | 16°C | 13 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 10 | 18°C | 13.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 25°C | 19°C | 12 | 21°C | 14.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 12 | 25°C | 14.2 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 13 | 27°C | 13.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 26°C | 21°C | 11 | 26°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 22°C | 15°C | 7 | 23°C | 11.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 16°C | 10°C | 11 | 20°C | 10.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 11°C | 6°C | 15 | 17°C | 9.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Seongsan Sunrise Festival — New Year sunrise celebrations at Seongsan Ilchulbong (around 31 December–1 January) |
| February | Lunar New Year holidays — busy domestic travel (late January or February) |
| March | Seogwipo canola flower festival (usually late March to early April); Jeju cherry blossom festival on Jeonnong-ro (usually late March or early April) |
| April | Jeju 4·3 memorial ceremony at the Peace Park (3 April); Canola and cherry blossom continue (early April) |
| May | Royal azalea bloom on Hallasan's upper slopes (usually late May to early June) |
| June | Hydrangea season in Hallim Park and along roadsides (June); Jangma rainy season begins (usually mid to late June) |
| July | Beaches officially open for the season (usually early July) |
| August | Summer holiday peak (late July to mid-August) |
| September | Chuseok harvest holiday — busy domestic travel (September or early October) |
| October | Tamna Cultural Festival — Jeju folk performances (usually autumn); Silver grass season on Saebyeol Oreum and other oreum (October–November) |
| November | Tangerine harvest and farm picking (usually November–December) |
| December | Camellia season in southern gardens (December–February) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in December–February, and the sights are quietest in December–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Jeju?
The best times to visit Jeju are April–May and October–early November, when it is mild and dry enough for Hallasan and the Olle trails, with canola and cherry blossom in spring and silver grass in autumn. July and August are for beaches but are hot, humid and crowded with Korean holidaymakers, and typhoons are most likely in August and September. Winter is quiet and cheap but windy.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Jeju?
Usually in December–February. Cold, windy and often grey on the north coast, with snow on Hallasan; Seogwipo is noticeably milder. Camellias bloom in gardens, and hotel prices are low outside New Year.
+What is the rainiest month in Jeju?
January, with about 15 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Jeju get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).