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





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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.
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.
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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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