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Daecheongdo

Island

A Yellow Sea island administered from Incheon, Daecheongdo offers rocky coastlines, fishing villages and lighthouse views. Tourists arrive by ferry for coastal walks, seabird watching, local seafood and skyline views across international waters.

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Daecheongdo essentials

Address: Daecheongdo (Daecheong Island), Incheon jurisdiction, Republic of Korea
Hours: Ferries generally operate daytime hours; island access year-round weather permitting
Admission: Ferry fares vary by operator and season; check local timetables
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Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Daecheongdo

Most visitors go between spring and autumn for comfortable boat trips and outdoor activities.

Spring-autumn
April-October · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Pleasant weather for coastal walks and fishing village visits.
Winter
November-March · -1-8°C (30-46°F)
Rarely visited; cold and windy but atmospheric.

Weather & Climate near Daecheongdo

Climate

Daecheongdo's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (764 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 65 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 1° -6° 31 mm overcast 74% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Acceptable -3° - 2° -5° 14 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.9 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
March Acceptable 1° - 6° 0° 25 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 6° - 12° 6° 47 mm overcast 77% 4.3 m/s 1.1 high 13.0h
May Good 11° - 17° 14° 49 mm overcast 79% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 14.0h
June Good 16° - 21° 18° 89 mm overcast 82% 3.1 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
July Good 20° - 25° 22° 180 mm overcast 88% 3.3 m/s 1.5 high 14.3h
August Very Good 21° - 26° 24° 148 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.9 m/s 1.5 very high 13.4h
September Very Good 18° - 23° 20° 82 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 17° 14° 39 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Good 5° - 10° 5° 33 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.7 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Acceptable 0° - 4° -2° 27 mm overcast 74% 4.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Daecheongdo

Regular ferries serve Daecheongdo from ports on the mainland; the most convenient coastal hubs are Incheon and nearby ports. Timetables vary seasonally; check the local ferry operators for up-to-date schedules.

Tips for Visiting Daecheongdo

  • Confirm ferry schedules in advance-sailings can be reduced in poor weather and on public holidays.
  • Bring cash for small purchases on the island; services can be limited and card acceptance inconsistent.
  • Explore coastal walking tracks for shellfish and tide-pool life-local guides can point out safe areas for swimming.