Jeju
City in South Korea
Jeju is a city in South Korea with a population of about 700,000. Located 452 km from the capital, Seoul, it attracts visitors to sites including Love Land, Manjanggul, and Samseonghyeol.
What to see
The city offers diverse sites for exploration. Visitors can see the geological formation of Manjanggul or visit the Samseonghyeol site. Love Land is also located here.
When to go
Temperatures are mildest from April to May and October to November, with daily highs between 15 °C and 20 °C and relatively low rainfall. January and February are the coldest months, with highs of 8 °C. The summer months from June through September bring the highest temperatures, peaking at 28 °C in August, but also the most rain, with July and August seeing 16 to 17 rainy days.
Getting there
Jeju International Airport is located 3 km from the city, providing direct access for travelers arriving by air.
Top sights in Jeju
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 303 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 70 | 108 | 120 | 130 | 226 | 268 | 303 | 237 | 90 | 74 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Jeju (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.