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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) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
High
South Korea overall
Prices
High
South Korea overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Muju

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:

Weather in July

Long-term averages
  • MujuHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), 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)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Jul: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • 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

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