The weather in January in South Korea
It's cold in January in South Korea with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -3°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for South Korea. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2020, South Korea reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -12°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 7°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 31 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,9 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in January for South Korea
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Korea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| South Korea | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 6°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 7°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 31 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 4,9 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in South Korea with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around -4°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 6°C, with nights around -5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in South Korea is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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The climate in South Korea is based on weather data from Seoul. Other places, like Busan, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Korea to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in South Korea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in South Korea
Temperature in January in South Korea over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in South Korea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in South Korea
Total precipitation in January in South Korea over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in South Korea
Snowfall in January in South Korea per year
Daily UV index in January in South Korea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in South Korea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in South Korea
The weather in January in South Korea is rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to South Korea? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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5 days Seoul unforgettable, only very cold . It is definitely a beautiful country definitely recommended friendly people, and food good real Korean. You should make excursions. Good luck with the trip to South Korea— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in South Korea by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Korea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.