Jeju City in August

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul (rainy season) and Aug–Sep (peak typhoon risk).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
• OctoberGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
• AprilGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).
• MayGreatInside Jeju City's best window: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct (mild, before summer humidity and after typhoon season).

• Jeju CityHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Jeju, South Korea · Jeju City, Seogwipo, Hallasanstorm or typhoon risk

  Windy and wet; the island takes the first hit of most typhoons. Hallasan summit gets snow in winter; flights stop in strong crosswinds.

Crowds · South Korea overall

High

Prices · South Korea overall

High

South Korea overall: Hottest month and the typhoon season starts; Busan beaches at peak.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jeju City, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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