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

How is the weather in Wonju in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Wonju typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Wonju in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 8 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Wonju in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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