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Weather in January in Jeju Island

Considering a trip to Jeju Island this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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. 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.

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

The city Jeju usually sees around 69 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Jeju Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Jeju Island's yearly weather, check out 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 detailes.

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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).

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
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
7°C 
83 hours 
75 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
January January
9°C 
5°C 
69 hours 
81 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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
<<   December December
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
162 hours 
59 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
January January
9°C 
4°C 
152 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
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.

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