Jeju Island month by month

The best time to visit Jeju Island

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Jeju Island is May · October · April: 20° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	8° / 1°	Low	$	Quiet
February	9° / 2°	Low	$	Quiet
March	12° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	17° / 10°	High	$$	Ideal
May	20° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	24° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
July	28° / 23°	High	$$	Avoid
August	30° / 24°	High	$$	Great
September	26° / 20°	Moderate	$$	Fair
October	21° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	16° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	10° / 3°	Low	$	Quiet

Best months May October April November

Months to avoid July

The year in Jeju Island

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Jeju Island.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 16°C · Canola fields and cherry blossoms bloom together

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 27°C · Hot beach season carries real typhoon risk

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 21°C · Clear skies and comfortable autumn temperatures

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Quiet

Dec–Feb · highs around 9°C · Cold and windy before winter deepens

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

October ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

March ·April ·September

Practical basics

Region: Asia
Local currency: KRW
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 1° – 30°
Strongest months: May, October, April
Good for: nature · beach · food · adventure

Events in Jeju Island

Mar Jeju Fire Festival — Villagers set Saebyeol Oreum's hillside grass ablaze to burn away pests and bring good luck.
Mar–Apr Canola and Cherry Blossom Season — Yellow canola fields and pink cherry blossoms bloom together across the island's coast roads.
Sep–Oct Chuseok — Korea's lunar harvest holiday empties the island as families gather for ancestral rites.

Every month in Jeju Island

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Jeju Island in January 8° · $ Quiet Jeju Island in February 9° · $ Quiet Jeju Island in March 12° · $$ Fair Jeju Island in April 17° · $$ Ideal Jeju Island in May 20° · $$ Ideal Jeju Island in June 24° · $$ Fair Jeju Island in July 28° · $$ Avoid Jeju Island in August 30° · $$ Great Jeju Island in September 26° · $$ Fair Jeju Island in October 21° · $$ Ideal Jeju Island in November 16° · $$ Great Jeju Island in December 10° · $ Quiet

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Jeju Island?

What is the cheapest time to visit Jeju Island?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 50%.

When should you avoid Jeju Island?

July.

What is the weather like in Jeju Island?

Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 1°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.