Wonju weather in January (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

How's the weather trend in Wonju as January approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Wonju usually has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -8°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Wonju in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 166 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wonju. October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, July, August and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wonju climate page with graphs.

 

Wonju, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 166 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in South Korea in January

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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