SeasonMapJeonju weather in October
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October in Jeonju: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Jeonju · #376 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Jeonju in October
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Jeonju climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jeonju in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsHanok village day-tripper season, Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jeonju's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherJeonju's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
October includes Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival.
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What's on in Jeonju in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Hanok village day-tripper season
1 Mar – 30 Nov · usuallyDay-tripper crushCrowdedThe hanok village runs on coach parties and rented hanbok from late morning to late afternoon, and empties completely after dark. Stay the night inside it and you get the lanes to yourself.
- Festival
Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival
1–20 Oct · usuallyMajor festivalJeonju has made mulberry paper for centuries and gives it three days in October, including a fashion show of clothes cut from the stuff. Held in and around the hanok village. Source ↗
- Festival
Jeonju Bibimbap Festival
15–31 Oct · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedThree days built around the dish the city is known for, now held out at the World Cup stadium rather than in the hanok lanes. Good food, a long way from the pretty part of town. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jeonju — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Jeonju?
Jeonju in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Jeonju?
- October in Jeonju: nice, rainy — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Jeonju on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeonju in October?
- In October, Jeonju averages a daily high of 20.9°C and a low of 10.9°C, with about 83.8 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeonju in October?
- Jeonju has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in October.
Other months in Jeonju
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Similar destinations in East Asia — October
Within 300 km: Seoul's Autumn colour around 20 Oct – 10 Nov, and Busan's Busan International Film Festival on 6–15 Oct.