AI-generatedJeonju at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 1,194 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 44 m
Climate in Jeonju
Jeonju has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Jeonju is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jeonju
The best time to visit Jeonju is from April to May and from September to October. In September and October, though, the typhoon season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 276 mm.
Jeonju through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jeonju in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Jeonju in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Jeonju in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–28 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Jeonju in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–8 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:3717:57
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:21–07:11 · evening 17:23–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:21 · evening 18:13–18:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jeonju compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Jeonju in October?
In October, Jeonju is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeonju.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:37 – 17:57
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Jeonju
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Jeonju (score 89 and 86). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 63 mmbetter | 80 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jeonju month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January5° · 4.9 h
In January, Jeonju is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in January38February8° · 5.7 h
In February, Jeonju is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in February61March13° · 6.2 h
In March, Jeonju is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in March86April20° · 7.0 h
In April, Jeonju is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in April86May25° · 7.1 h
In May, Jeonju is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in May67June29° · 5.6 h
In June, Jeonju is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 141 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in June35July31° · 4.3 h
In July, Jeonju is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 276 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in July34August31° · 4.9 h
In August, Jeonju is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 219 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in August75September28° · 5.7 h
In September, Jeonju is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 152 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in September89October22° · 6.4 h
In October, Jeonju is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in October66November15° · 5.3 h
In November, Jeonju is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in November33December7° · 4.6 h
In December, Jeonju is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jeonju.
Jeonju in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jeonju
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 85 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 34 | 5° | −4° | 4.9 h | 5 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 8° | −2° | 5.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 13° | 2° | 6.2 h | 7 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 20° | 7° | 7.0 h | 7 | 80 |
| MayMay | 86 | 25° | 13° | 7.1 h | 7 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 29° | 19° | 5.6 h | 9 | 141 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 31° | 23° | 4.3 h | 16 | 276 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 31° | 23° | 4.9 h | 16 | 219 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 28° | 18° | 5.7 h | 9 | 152 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 22° | 11° | 6.4 h | 5 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 15° | 4° | 5.3 h | 6 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 7° | −2° | 4.6 h | 5 | 26 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jeonju
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Jeonju, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Jeonju: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jeonju has about 5 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jeonju
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Jeonju
How breezy and how cloudy Jeonju is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jeonju typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 47 % of the sky over Jeonju: variable cloud, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Jeonju
How often the day gets hot in Jeonju (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jeonju has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Jeonju
Weather for your travel dates
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Jeonju in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jeonju has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 89
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,050 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Korea
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW)
- Language
- Korean
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +82
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Jeonju lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Jeonju vs Gunsan
In October the holiday weather in Jeonju and Gunsan is about equally good (score 89 vs 89). During the day Gunsan is 1 °C cooler than Jeonju. Gunsan gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Jeonju | Gunsan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 20° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Jeonju
When is the best time to visit Jeonju?
The best time to visit Jeonju is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jeonju?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Jeonju?
Rain is frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 276 mm. The driest month is January with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jeonju get?
Jeonju gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.1 hours a day; in July there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Jeonju in?
Jeonju is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jeonju?
A nonstop flight from London to Jeonju takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,050 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Jeonju?
Jeonju lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Jeonju?
Jeonju has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 82, summer holidays 34, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 34.