Jeonju

Jeonju · South Korea · Gwangju

A hanok village of hundreds of traditional wooden houses still lived in rather than preserved as a museum, the birthplace of the country's signature rice dish served the way it was originally meant to be, and a paper-making craft tradition still demonstrated by hand.

The best time to visit Jeonju is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 15:35 (UTC+9).

Best time to go

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Budget on the ground

$ · budget-friendly

Nearest airport

KWJ · Gwangju

Good for

eating extremely well old stones and real towns an unhurried pace

In season

March April May September October November

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 32°C39 to 90°F Rain0 to 340mm0 to 13.4in

March · high 59°F · rain 2.6in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Gwangju, this page’s gateway

Jeonju month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	6°C43°F	34mm1.3in	10.0h10.0h
February	9°C47°F	29mm1.1in	10.9h10.9h
March	15°C59°F	67mm2.6in	11.9h11.9h	in the recommended window
April	19°C66°F	89mm3.5in	13.0h13.0h	in the recommended window
May	24°C76°F	110mm4.3in	14.0h14.0h	in the recommended window
June	28°C82°F	203mm8.0in	14.5h14.5h
July	29°C84°F	329mm13.0in	14.3h14.3h
August	30°C86°F	226mm8.9in	13.5h13.5h
September	26°C80°F	190mm7.5in	12.3h12.3h	in the recommended window
October	21°C69°F	48mm1.9in	11.2h11.2h	in the recommended window
November	15°C60°F	58mm2.3in	10.3h10.3h	in the recommended window
December	8°C46°F	28mm1.1in	9.8h9.8h

Good to know

Currency: KRW · won
Language: Korean
Plug: C, F
Driving: on the right

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Jeonju?

The best time to visit Jeonju is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).

How warm does Jeonju get?

Typical daytime highs in Jeonju are Mar–May 20°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (69°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (45°F).

Is Jeonju expensive?

On the ground, Jeonju is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Jeonju good for?

Jeonju is good for eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace.