Chungju weather in January (Chungcheongbuk-Do, South Korea)

Is January a good time to explore Chungju weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Chungju generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Chungju in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chungju. May and October generally stand 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 Chungju climate page with graphs.

 

Chungju, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Wonju, South Korea (38 KM, 23 Miles).

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.

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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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