🇰🇷 Jeju Island vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Jeju Island, South Korea vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Tokyo is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Jeju Island🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high18°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (29°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year153108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberApril, May, October

🇰🇷 Jeju Island

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Jeju Island or Tokyo warmer?

Tokyo is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Jeju Island or Tokyo?

Jeju Island is rainier — Tokyo sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Jeju Island vs Tokyo?

Jeju Island is best around May, June, October; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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