Jeju · SpringMonth summary
Jeju weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jeju in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.5/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Jeju in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (22°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Jeju. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 8°C | 46% | 3.3 | 6.3h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 8°C | 43% | 3.3 | 7.8h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 6°C | 13°C | 40% | 4.2 | 9.7h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 18°C | 34% | 4.5 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 36% | 4.8 | 10.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 25°C | 45% | 6.9 | 9.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 29°C | 57% | 7.5 | 10.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 30°C | 59% | 7.7 | 12.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 22°C | 26°C | 63% | 11.8 | 9.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 20°C | 41% | 5.8 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 16°C | 35% | 3.6 | 8.4h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 10°C | 42% | 2.8 | 6.0h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Jeju averages 22°C, 36% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jeju in May
Is May a good time to visit Jeju?
May is an excellent time to visit Jeju (score 7.5/10). With 22°C, 10.6h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Jeju in May?
With 22°C max and 10.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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