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

Is Gangneung a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gangneung includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Gangneung in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 200 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gangneung. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gangneung, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 64% *  

* Data from: Pyeongchang , South Korea (61 KM, 38 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

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.

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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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