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Why visit Jeonju?

Jeonju, in south-western South Korea, is known as the home of bibimbap and for its hanok village, one of the largest collections of traditional Korean houses in the country. It was an important city of the Joseon dynasty, whose founder's portrait is kept here, and it is famous throughout Korea for its food.

Walk the Jeonju Hanok Village with more than 600 traditional tiled-roof houses, many now guesthouses, tea houses and craft workshops, and rent a hanbok to stroll the lanes. See Gyeonggijeon Shrine, which holds the portrait of King Taejo, and the red-brick Jeondong Catholic Cathedral. Climb Omokdae for a view over the rooftops. The Nambu Market has a night market and a youth market with small cafes and shops. Stay in a hanok guesthouse and sleep on a heated floor. Jeonju also holds an international film festival. Eat Jeonju bibimbap, kongnamul gukbap (bean-sprout soup) and makgeolli rice wine.

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When to go to Jeonju

The best months for Jeonju are April, May, September and October. Highs then sit around 23°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is cheap.

Jan
5°
low -4°
7 wet days
Feb
8°
low -2°
4 wet days
Mar
15°
low 4°
8 wet days
Apr
20°
low 9°
6 wet days
May
24°
low 13°
9 wet days
Jun
29°
low 19°
15 wet days
Jul
31°
low 23°
22 wet days
Aug
30°
low 23°
24 wet days
Sep
27°
low 19°
11 wet days
Oct
20°
low 11°
5 wet days
Nov
14°
low 5°
7 wet days
Dec
6°
low -2°
8 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Jeonju?

The best months for Jeonju are April, May, September and October. Highs then sit around 23°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is cheap.

What is the weather like in Jeonju?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 31°C. January is the coolest, around 5°C by day and -4°C at night. August is the wettest, with about 24 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Jeonju known for?

Jeonju is best known for culture, history, food and architecture. The things people come for: Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, bibimbap, Nambu Market.

Who is Jeonju best suited to?

Jeonju works particularly well for couples, groups of friends, solo travellers and first-time visitors. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Jeonju?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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