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Gunsan weather in January (Jeollabuk-Do, South Korea)

Will it be warm or cold in Gunsan this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

January in Gunsan generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Gunsan in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Expect around 10 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

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 Gunsan. May and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gunsan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Buan, South Korea (44 KM, 27 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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