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

Thinking of visiting Hongcheon in January? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Hongcheon includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 2°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -8°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Hongcheon in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 7 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hongcheon. October typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, July 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 Hongcheon climate page with graphs.

 

Hongcheon, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Wonju, South Korea (40 KM, 25 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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