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Sanbangsan and Yongmeori Coast, Jeju

Month guide · Jeju · South Korea

Jeju in July

What July is really like in Jeju: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service, CC BY-SA 2.0

Quick answer

July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Rainy season ends around mid to late July, then hot, humid beach weather sets in. Korean school holidays make late July the island's busiest time.

Key facts

Average high / low
29°C (84°F) / 24°C (75°F)
Rainy days
About 12
Daylight
About 14.2 hours
Sea temperature
25°C (77°F)
Crowds
Very busy
Hotel prices
Highest

Weather in July

July is the 2nd-warmest month in Jeju: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (25°C (77°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).

Sunrise (15 July)
About 05:35
Sunset (15 July)
About 19:45
Daylight
About 14.2 hours
Sea
25°C (77°F)

Summer (June–August). Rainy season around late June and July, then hot beach weather; the busiest and most expensive period, with typhoon risk late in the season.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.

Events in July

  • Beaches officially open for the season (usually early July)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in July

With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Hamdeok Beach and Seoubong, Jeju
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Beach · Hamdeok and Gujwa

Hamdeok Beach and Seoubong

Low tide exposes rock pools that children love; check the tide table and bring water shoes.

Time needed
2–3 hours
Cost
Free
  • Kids
  • Free
  • Outdoors
  • Views
Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju
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Historic site · Pyoseon

Seongeup Folk Village

Seongeup was a county seat during the Joseon era, and residents still live in its thatched houses behind black stone walls.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Free
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Free
Hallim Park, Jeju
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Garden · Hallim and Hyeopjae

Hallim Park

Combine it with Hyeopjae Beach on the same afternoon, and use the caves as a cool break on hot summer days.

Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Kids
  • Outdoors
  • Nature
Sanbangsan and Yongmeori Coast, Jeju
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Nature · Andeok

Sanbangsan and Yongmeori Coast

Sanbangsan is a bell-shaped lava dome about 395 m high, with the small Sanbanggul grotto temple cut into its flank and views over the south-west coast.

Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Cost
Low cost
  • Views
  • Nature
  • Photo spot
  • Outdoors

The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Jeju.

What to pack

For highs near 29°C, lows near 24°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.

Is July a good time to visit Jeju?

A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.

Jeju in other months

Questions travellers ask

+Is July a good time to visit Jeju?

It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rainy season ends around mid to late July, then hot, humid beach weather sets in. Korean school holidays make late July the island's busiest time.

+How warm is Jeju in July?

Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Jeju in July?

Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.