Island in South Korea

Geography of Jeju Island

Geography of Jeju Island: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌤️ 87°F now🕔 8:48 AM local📅 Best: May

Geography of Jeju Island

Latitude33.4996
Longitude126.5312
HemisphereNorthern

Busan is 186 mi to the north-east, Haeundae Beach is 189 mi to the north-east, Incheon International Airport is 274 mi to the north and Seoul is 282 mi to the north.

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Coordinates: 33°29′58.6″N 126°31′52.3″E (33.4996, 126.5312)

Quick facts about Jeju Island

TypeIsland
CountrySouth Korea
ContinentAsia
Coordinates33°29′58.6″N 126°31′52.3″E (33.4996, 126.5312)
Known fora volcanic island of waterfalls and trails
Local time8:48 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsMay
ClimateContinental

Geography by beach in Jeju Island

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Summary

Jeju Island is an island in South Korea. Jeju Island is an island known for a volcanic island of waterfalls and trails.

Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Jeju Island with mainly clear. It feels like 98°F. Today runs from 79°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Jeju Island is May. The climate is continental. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.

The closest major airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), about 274 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hyeopjae Beach and Haeundae Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Jeju Island today at 7.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Jeju Island month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January47°38°3,8 in★★★☆☆
February49°40°6,1 in★★☆☆☆
March56°45°7,0 in★★★☆☆
April65°54°6,3 in★★★☆☆
May71°60°5,7 in★★★★
June77°69°10,0 in★★★☆☆
July86°78°7,3 in★★★☆☆
August87°78°6,1 in★★★☆☆
September83°75°6,7 in★★★☆☆
October72°64°5,9 in★★★☆☆
November62°52°7,2 in★★★☆☆
December52°42°3,4 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jeju Island?

Jeju Island is an island in South Korea. Its coordinates are 33.4996, 126.5312. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Jeju Island right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Jeju Island?

May offer the most comfortable conditions in Jeju Island, which has a continental climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Jeju Island in?

Jeju Island observes Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00). The local time is 8:48 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Jeju Island?

The closest airports are Incheon International Airport (ICN), 274 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Jeju Island?

Popular options include Hyeopjae Beach and Haeundae Beach.

What places are in Jeju Island?

Jeju Island covers 1 places in this atlas, including Hyeopjae Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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