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Temperature in South Korea in January

January in South Korea has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from very low in Pyeongchang with 1°C to low temperatures in Seogwipo with 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Seogwipo and -10°C in Pyeongchang . January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in South Korea in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of South Korea on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in South Korea?
    • Based on our systematic data collection, Seogwipo has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 9°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of 4°C."

  • What is the coldest city in January in South Korea?
    • When looking through our records, we find that Pyeongchang stands out as the coolest city in South Korea for the month of January. Daytime highs average 1°C and it cools down to about -10°C at night.

  • How much sun does South Korea get in January?
    • Seoul enjoys a balanced 171 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 9°C in Ulchin this month, so not the best month to swim.

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