Weather in January in Chungcheongbuk-Do
Considering a trip to Chungcheongbuk-Do this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Chungcheongbuk-Do in January?
Chungcheongbuk-Do is a region in South Korea. January in Chungcheongbuk-Do generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Incheon to 8°C in Ulsan. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Ulsan and -5°C in Incheon. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Incheon with an average of 22 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Ulsan with 35 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Incheon, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Incheon. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chungcheongbuk-Do in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chungcheongbuk-Do climate page.
Where to go in Chungcheongbuk-Do in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Chungcheongbuk-Do?
Incheon
In January Incheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Daejeon
In January Daejeon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ulsan
In January Ulsan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cheongju
In January Cheongju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chungju
In January Chungju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Chungcheongbuk-Do?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Chungcheongbuk-Do due to the typically poor weather in Incheon.
On average, the best time to visit Chungcheongbuk-Do is in May and October with generally perfect weather in Incheon. In contrast, January, February, March and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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