Island in South Korea

Jeju Island Travel Guide

Jeju Island travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 87°F now🕔 5:26 AM local📅 Best: May

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.

Map of Jeju Island

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Jeju Island right now

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87°F
Mainly clear · feels like 98°F
Humidity76%
Wind7 mph ESE
Gusts9 mph
UV index4.3 · Moderate
Cloud cover21%
Pressure1004 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 3 mi
Air quality27 · Good
Sea temperature85°F
Wave height0.5 m
Sunrise6:01 AM
Sunset7:12 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 72%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:26 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 89° / 79°

Light drizzle · 98% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌤️ 91° / 79°

Mainly clear · 61% rain · wind 4 mph

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 time5:26 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsMay
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Jeju Island

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Jeju Island.

Best time to visit Jeju Island

Go in May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
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September★★★☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Jeju Island

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Incheon International AirportICN274 miSeoul

Beaches in Jeju Island

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Explore Jeju Island

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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 5:26 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 5:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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