Gwangyang weather in January (South Korea)

How is January weather typically in Gwangyang? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

January in Gwangyang generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Gwangyang in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 184 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 Gwangyang. October typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gwangyang, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Chungmu, South Korea (67 KM, 42 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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