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

What can you expect from the weather in Chungju during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Chungju generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 3°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Chungju in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. 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 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 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 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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