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Jeju in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Jeju in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Jeju in December 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
December could be a good time to visit Jeju, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +50°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in December. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the driest month of the year in Jeju

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+70°F
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jeju has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Jeju in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jeju for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is +52°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +32°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +50°F.

Is Jeju warm or cold in December?

Jeju is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +43°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Jeju, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Jeju in December

Jeju weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+59°F+50°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+36°F+28°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+70°F+72°F
Rainfall
78 mm59 mm66 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
67%65%66%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1023 HPa1023 HPa
Sunny days
532
Cloudy days
101112
Rainy days
151513
Snowy days
014

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +50°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 78 mm to 59 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 65%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 3 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Jeju in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Jeju is gradually increasing during December, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Jeju based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 71 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Jeju wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 193 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 48% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Jeju based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in December is about 11 mm, with a 10% chance of snow on a typical day.

December is one of the snowiest months in Jeju.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Jeju?

This is the weather in Jeju in December 2024:
1 December
☁️
+46°F
2 December
☁️
+51°F
3 December
☁️
+54°F
4 December
☁️
+54°F
5 December
☀️
+58°F
6 December
☀️
+62°F
7 December
☀️
+56°F
8 December
☀️
+65°F
9 December
☀️
+67°F
10 December
🌧️
+66°F
11 December
🌧️
+65°F
12 December
🌧️
+55°F
13 December
☁️
+61°F
14 December
☁️
+66°F
15 December
🌧️
+67°F
16 December
🌨️
+43°F
17 December
☁️
+38°F
18 December
🌧️
+41°F
19 December
☁️
+45°F
20 December
🌨️
+42°F
21 December
🌨️
+35°F
22 December
☁️
+37°F
23 December
🌧️
+44°F
24 December
🌧️
+43°F
25 December
☁️
+45°F
26 December
☁️
+51°F
27 December
☁️
+53°F
28 December
☁️
+54°F
29 December
☁️
+49°F
30 December
🌧️
+59°F
31 December
☁️
+49°F
In December 2024 Jeju had 5 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Jeju climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Jeju in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+62°F) and the highest in 2024 (+67°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 752 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1808 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jeju in December:

Is December a good time to visit Jeju?

It’s always a good time to visit Jeju, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Jeju in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Jeju rainy in December?

Jeju is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Jeju in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jeju in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in South Korea

Check out the weather for other cities in South Korea.

Monthly weather in Jeju

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jeju, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.