11km south of Jeju, Marado is Korea's southernmost inhabited island, known as the "Island of Wind" for how constant the wind is. Some of the country's mildest winters and frequent ferry cancellations round out the picture — here's a breakdown of Marado's weather and seasonal tips.
Marado is a small, flat island with almost no trees, surrounded by open sea with nothing to block the wind. As Korea's southernmost point, its annual and winter average temperatures are among the country's highest, but strong wind makes the feels-like temperature hard to judge from the number alone.
With a flat, nearly treeless terrain and open sea on every side, there's nothing to block the wind. Even in summer, strong wind is common on the ferry deck and coastal paths, so it's better to plan your clothing around the wind than the temperature.
As Korea's southernmost point, its annual and winter average temperatures are among the country's highest. But strong wind can drop the feels-like temperature sharply, so winter still calls for warm preparation.
On days with strong wind or high waves, ferries may not sail or their schedule may be adjusted. This is the single most important thing to check before a visit.
Spring through autumn often bring strong wind that makes the feels-like temperature colder than the reading, and in summer and autumn, Marado is frequently exposed directly to typhoons. Winter is among the mildest in the country, but strong wind persists. For general season-by-season tips, see the seasonal outdoor guide.
If you're planning a visit, always check marine advisories and ferry operation status before you leave. Even when temperatures look mild, pack a windbreaker, and take extra care near coastal cliffs in strong wind. For general threshold-by-threshold guidance on UV, feels-like temperature, and fine dust, see what to do.
Since wind and ferry operation directly affect your travel plans here, search for and add "Marado" in sanCheck before your trip to track the weather trend days ahead and adjust your schedule accordingly.