Pyeongchang weather in January (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)
People don't tend to visit Pyeongchang in January since it is known as a chilly month.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Pyeongchang in January lies at 1.2°C (34.16°F).
Usually it is the coldest month of the year.
The average minimum temperature goes down to around -10.0°C (14°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).
Rainfall during January is moderate with an average of 31mm (1.2 inches).
This makes it the driest month of the year.
There are generally around 8 snowy days.
The sun also shows itself regularly this month with 200 hours of sunshine during the entire month.
Pyeongchang , monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-10 °C
Max Temperature
1 °C
Chance of Rain
27%
Precipitation
30mm
Rainy days
8 days
Humidity
67%
Sunshine
200 hrs
Percentage Sunshine
64%
Where to go in South Korea in January
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What To Do
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