When to go · Muju
Muju in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 300 mm in July); late Aug–early Sep only if you want the Firefly Festival crowds.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- High
- South Korea overall
- Prices
- High
- South Korea overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 300 mm in July); late Aug–early Sep only if you want the Firefly Festival crowds.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Muju's best window: May, Oct (hiking); Dec–Feb (skiing).
- DecemberGreatInside Muju's best window: May, Oct (hiking); Dec–Feb (skiing).
- JanuaryGreatInside Muju's best window: May, Oct (hiking); Dec–Feb (skiing).
- FebruaryGreatInside Muju's best window: May, Oct (hiking); Dec–Feb (skiing).
Weather in July
- MujuHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 15 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Korea overall
- High
- Prices · South Korea overall
- High
South Korea overall: Monsoon rain then heat; summer holidays fill beaches and Jeju.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Muju, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Night low
Jul: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 15
Jan: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Jul: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Jan: 1
July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon rain, 300 mm in July); late Aug–early Sep only if you want the Firefly Festival crowds.
January: Inside Muju's best window: May, Oct (hiking); Dec–Feb (skiing).
Muju: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast