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Weather in January in Chungcheongbuk-Do

Planning a journey to Chungcheongbuk-Do this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

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.

For a closer look at conditions across Chungcheongbuk-Do, refer to the map below.

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. In Incheon, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Chungcheongbuk-Do climate page.

Where to go in Chungcheongbuk-Do in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Chungcheongbuk-Do on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Korea, check out our Chungcheongbuk-Do's climate page.

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.

Incheon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
17°C 
9°C 
2,397 hours 
1208 mm 
104 days 
tolerable 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
188 hours 
22 mm 
7 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-3°C 
189 hours 
30 mm 
6 days 
poor 
Climate in Incheon

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.

Daejeon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
8°C 
2,150 hours 
1157 mm 
117 days 
pleasant 
January January
5°C 
-5°C 
165 hours 
28 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
8°C 
-3°C 
175 hours 
39 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Daejeon

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.

Ulsan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
11°C 
2,203 hours 
1267 mm 
103 days 
perfect 
January January
8°C 
-1°C 
188 hours 
35 mm 
6 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
0°C 
177 hours 
47 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Ulsan

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.

Cheongju
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
8°C 
2,210 hours 
1179 mm 
117 days 
pleasant 
January January
4°C 
-5°C 
166 hours 
26 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-4°C 
173 hours 
37 mm 
8 days 
poor 
Climate in Cheongju

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.

Chungju
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
18°C 
7°C 
2,155 hours 
1211 mm 
109 days 
pleasant 
January January
3°C 
-7°C 
166 hours 
27 mm 
8 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-5°C 
167 hours 
39 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Chungju

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Chungcheongbuk-Do, in South Korea.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

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