Gongju weather in January (South Korea)

Looking to travel to Gongju in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Gongju generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Gongju in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 26 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gongju. April, May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gongju, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 6358% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Daejeon, South Korea (30 KM, 18 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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