Ganghwa weather in January (South Korea)

How does the January weather in Ganghwa compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Ganghwa generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 3°C, cooling off to about -6°C at night. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Ganghwa in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ganghwa. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, July, August and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ganghwa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 60% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Incheon, South Korea (37 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.

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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