Monthly climate guide
Jeju weather in May
With highs near 18°C (64°F) and lows around 15°C (60°F), May feels mild in Jeju. Rainfall averages about 122 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- In Jeju, May is late spring.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Just 190 km apart, but Jeju runs about 5°C cooler than Gwangju this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
15°C
60°F
Rainfall
122 mm
wet
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
72%
cloud · often cloudy
Jeju weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C / 47°F | 6°C / 43°F | 47 mm | 77% | 77% |
| February | 9°C / 48°F | 6°C / 43°F | 61 mm | 75% | 76% |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 47°F | 91 mm | 74% | 67% |
| April | 15°C / 58°F | 12°C / 53°F | 142 mm | 79% | 68% |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 60°F | 122 mm | 84% | 72% |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 20°C / 67°F | 179 mm | 89% | 82% |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 24°C / 75°F | 195 mm | 90% | 74% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 26°C / 79°F | 243 mm | 84% | 66% |
| September | 24°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 180 mm | 80% | 68% |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 106 mm | 74% | 59% |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 88 mm | 74% | 68% |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 8°C / 46°F | 63 mm | 76% | 77% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Jeju?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Jeju →Other South Korea cities in May
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Jeju in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Jeju?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Jeju, with highs around 18°C and about 122 mm of rain.
How warm is Jeju in May?
Average highs are about 18°C (64°F) and average lows about 15°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Jeju in May?
Jeju typically gets around 122 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Jeju (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.