What is the best time to visit Jeju Island?
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The best time to visit Jeju Island in South Korea is from November to May when the climate is the driest and when temperatures are mild. Winter is popular for activities include hiking and gastronomy, while Spring is the best time for sightseeing, especially Manjanggul Cave (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
How hot does Jeju get?
In Jeju City, the summers are short, warm, oppressive, wet, windy, and mostly cloudy and the winters are very cold, extremely windy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 37°F to 85°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 91°F.
Is the water warm on Jeju Island?
On the island of Jeju, the sea is warm enough for swimming from July to September, with a maximum in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Where can I see cherry blossoms in Jeju Island?
On Jeju Island, its large petaled cherry blossoms make for an especially beautiful landscape. The annual Jeju Cherry Blossom Festival is held at tree-lined venues including Jeonnong-ro, Jeju City, the entrance to Jeju National University, and at Jangjeon-ri, Aewol-eup.
How long do you need in Jeju?
Depending on how long you have, we recommend allowing 3 or 4 nights in Jeju. We traveled all around South Korea and this Jeju itinerary, together with our Seoul itinerary, is a great starting point for planning a South Korea trip.
Is Jeju island safe?
Like most of South Korea, Jeju-do is a safe place to visit. Locals are friendly and helpful and theft, vandalism, and violence are virtually non-existent.
Why is Jeju so windy?
First and foremost since it is surrounded by water from all side,s plenty of wind is obvious. Every house has a piled up layer of stones called ‘Doldam’ which have holes in it that is why even fierce winds also pass by them easily. All these stones in Jeju were formed by Hallasan Mountain’s volcanic eruptions.
Can you swim at Jeju?
In the summer, you can swim and take boat rides here. Iho Tewoo is close enough to Jeju that visitors have a choice of buses to ride: expect the journey to take around an hour.
How cold is water in Jeju Island?
Best time to swim in Jeju Island (Jejudo): the water temperature by month
| Month | Averagesea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. | 57°F (min: 55°F/max: 59°F) | freezing swimming |
| Mar. | 57°F (min: 54°F/max: 59°F) | freezing swimming |
| Apr. | 59°F (min: 55°F/max: 62°F) | freezing swimming |
| May | 62°F (min: 58°F/max: 68°F) | cold swimming |