Gyeongju weather in January (Gyeongsangbuk-Do, South Korea)

What is the weather forecast for Gyeongju in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Gyeongju includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 7°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Gyeongju in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 6 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 189 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 Gyeongju. 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 Gyeongju climate page with graphs.

 

Gyeongju, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 53% *  

Sunshine 189 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Pohang, South Korea (26 KM, 16 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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