Jeju Island November 2026: Weather, Packing, and What to Wear
Planning a November 2026 trip to Jeju? Learn from my experience! Discover the real early November weather, crucial packing tips, and what to wear to make your autumn adventure perfect.
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Planning a November 2026 trip to Jeju? Learn from my experience! Discover the real early November weather, crucial packing tips, and what to wear to make your autumn adventure perfect.
From 11/5 to 11/9, for 4 nights and 5 days,
I went on a trip to Jeju Island.
The weather was warmer than I could have ever imagined,
making me feel like I’d packed all wrong throughout the trip.
Despite that, it was a wonderful trip,
but for anyone considering a November trip,
I’m sharing my notes in hopes that you won’t make the same mistakes I did!
The forecast kept changing,
but the highest temperatures consistently hovered between 20°C and 24°C.
Even just two days before my trip, the forecast showed many cloudy days,
but in reality, it was sunny every day except Saturday!☀️
November 5th, the day I departed for Jeju!
Seoul was chilly that day, but keeping Jeju’s weather in mind,
I couldn’t wear anything too thick,
so I layered a knit top and a knit cardigan under my trench coat.
Jeju in November: Weather & What to Wear
However, don't mistakenly think Jeju feels like early summer,
and here’s why:
The wind blows fiercely (especially along the coast, on 'oreums' (volcanic cones), & islands),
The temperature drops significantly when it rains,
And the diurnal temperature range is quite large.
* (Just a note: I tend to get cold easily and am pretty heat-resistant myself.)
[ When the Weather is Fine & During Mid-Day ]
On my first day in Jeju,
the temperature was so high I actually wondered if I was still in the same country.
I wanted to throw off the trench coat and cardigan I wore from Seoul
and drove around in just a knit top.
Perhaps it was the warmth, or the slight tension from driving, but I felt genuinely warm.
The very next day, when I visited Songaksan,
far from the clouds seen in the forecast,
I was greeted by an impeccably clear blue sky with not a speck to be seen! :)
With such glorious weather, I enjoyed a scenic drive along the Sinchang Windmill Coastal Road
and popped into a charming nearby cafe boasting breathtaking ocean views.
On such beautifully sunny and warm November days in Jeju,
it's actually possible to wear a short-sleeved knit top even in the middle of the day!
This was actually the *only* short-sleeved top I brought along, so I made the most of it and wore it quite a bit.
Even though it was a rather cropped top, revealing a bit of my midriff,
I felt perfectly comfortable wearing it until around 5 PM.
I simply put on and took off my arm warmers as needed.
[ At Sunset & When the Wind Picks Up ]
However, the moment the sun began to set,
or you ventured up to a windy 'oreum' (volcanic cone),
wearing just a short-sleeved top became absolutely out of the question.
On the day I wore the red knit top you saw earlier,
I hiked up Geum Oreum to catch the stunning sunset.
Geum Oreum, where reeds swayed profusely—
a truly beautiful sight.
As it progressively grew chillier, I reached for what I'd wisely kept stashed in the car:
my trench coat, and quickly put it on.
While you'd occasionally spot people in short sleeves during the day,
those who trekked up the 'oreum' as evening drew near
all seemed to have come prepared with thick outer layers.
An outer layer was absolutely essential when heading to Marado too.
On this particular day, I opted for long sleeves paired with a cozy knit cardigan.
No matter how warm the temperature might feel, the wind carries a definite chill.
The wind was absolutely relentless...
This day was just as clear and sunny,
and while spots sheltered from the wind felt wonderfully warm,
Marado, being an island off an island with no real obstructions,
made the wind feel about five times stronger!
I asked a friendly gentleman traveling solo if he wouldn't mind taking a picture for me, haha!
Even with the incredibly strong winds, it's funny how a bit of walking can still make you break a slight sweat,
so I found myself constantly layering up and shedding clothes,
which explains my somewhat disheveled look in the photos!
A proper windbreaker would have probably been a lifesaver!
In just an hour or two, the weather could shift dramatically and turn cloudy like this,
and when it does, an outer layer becomes an absolute must-have.
On our final day in Jeju,
they had predicted rain, but it stayed clear, which made me even happier! :)
I dressed just like on my first day in Jeju: a knit top layered with a knit cardigan.
Though not visible in the photo, for my bottom half, I chose stockings and a thick black skirt.
This picture was taken along the Saegye Coastal Road, which was one of my absolute favorite spots on the trip.
While not quite as extreme as Marado, the wind here is still seriously no joke!
The photo might be still,
but trust me, the wind was absolutely ceaseless!
I had lunch near the Windmill Complex.
And naturally, the wind there was absolutely wild!
I imagine it would be quite tough to hold up with just a simple long-sleeved shirt.
[ When it's Cloudy & When it Rains ]
During my entire trip, it only rained for one single day.
When the sky turned cloudy, it got quite gloomy, as you can see.
But even with the overcast skies, it had a unique, charming atmosphere that I really enjoyed.
That day, I headed to a cafe near the Sa-gye Coastal Road,
a spot recommended by a fellow guesthouse guest.
After parking, I got out, umbrella in hand,
but my first thought was, 'Is this even going to do anything?'
I hadn't realized it in the car,
but the wind felt twice as strong as on a sunny day!
As soon as I stepped inside the cafe,
the owner greeted me with a memorable line:
"Around here, umbrellas don't stand a chance!"
And I totally got why!
Looking at it now, that person is in a short-sleeved top –
something I, who's always cold, couldn't imagine!
But truth be told, if it weren't for the wind, the temperature was actually quite mild.
I'd only worn a knit cardigan,
and inside the cafe, it actually felt a bit toasty!
So, now that we've covered the Jeju weather briefing for November,
for anyone planning a trip during that month,
I thought I'd share a review of what I packed –
hopefully, it'll give you some helpful tips!
[What I Was Glad I Packed]
Short-sleeved knit top**
Trench coat
Sheer nude tights
Multiple tops
(It was actually too warm to wear anything more than once!)
[What I Could've Left Behind]
My lightweight puffer jacket...^^
[What I Wished I'd Packed]
An umbrella, or a rain jacket (since an umbrella might be useless!)
A thin long-sleeved top (not a knit)
A short-sleeved top layered with a shirt
A windbreaker
Overall, Jeju in November
was absolutely stunning and a joy to travel through.
The blend of reeds, silver grass, cacti, and palm trees offered a truly exotic vista,
and sunsets painted the sky beautifully between 5 and 6 PM.
Sanbangsan, in particular, was fantastic because it was the off-season, meaning fewer tourists.
As someone who's not a fan of crowds, it was absolutely perfect!
Taking what I learned about Jeju's weather this time,
I'm already dreaming of another trip around the same time next year, this time with my beloved family! :)
According to the article, the maximum temperatures during the Jeju trip from November 5th to 9th ranged between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius. Contrary to the forecast two days before the trip, the weather was mostly sunny, except for Saturday.
During the day, it was warm enough for even short-sleeved knits, but a trench coat or a thick outer jacket was essential in windy areas like Geumoreum or Marado, especially after sunset. It was noted that the wind felt five times stronger on Marado, suggesting a windbreaker would have been even better.
The author mentioned regretting not packing an umbrella or raincoat, thin long-sleeved tops (excluding knits), a short-sleeved top combined with a shirt, and a windbreaker. Especially on a rainy day on Sagye Coastal Road, the wind was so strong that an umbrella was practically useless.
Marado, being an island off an island, felt five times windier, and Sagye Coastal Road was also a very windy place. On rainy days, the wind blew twice as strong as on clear days, making an umbrella practically useless.
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