When to go · Jeju City
Jeju City in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 10°C50°F / 4°C39°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- South Korea overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Korea month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season)). Across South Korea: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
Weather in December
- Jeju CityHighs around 10 °C, lows around 4 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 50 °F, lows around 39 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Jeju, South Korea · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasancool
Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Korea overall
- Medium
South Korea overall: Cold and dry; Christmas markets and lights in Seoul; ski season opens.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket