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Weather in January in Jeju Island

Thinking about venturing to Jeju Island this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Jeju Island in January?

Jeju Island is a region in South Korea. January in Jeju Island generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Jeju. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jeju Island in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To explore the conditions in Jeju Island in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Seogwipo with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Jeju with 81 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 69 hours of sunlight in Jeju. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Jeju Island climate page.

Where to go in Jeju Island in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Jeju Island on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Korea, check out our Jeju Island's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Jeju Island?

Jeju

In January Jeju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Jeju
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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19°C 
14°C 
1,846 hours 
1452 mm 
139 days 
9°C 
5°C 
69 hours 
81 mm 
13 days 
poor 
10°C 
5°C 
105 hours 
77 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Jeju

Seogwipo

In January Seogwipo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Seogwipo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
13°C 
2,057 hours 
1619 mm 
135 days 
9°C 
4°C 
152 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
poor 
10°C 
4°C 
154 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Seogwipo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jeju Island, in South Korea.

Is January the best time to visit Jeju Island?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jeju, January may not be the ideal time to visit Jeju Island.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Jeju. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Jeju Island.

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