Weather in January in Gangwon-Do
Are you planning a trip a to Gangwon-Do in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Gangwon-Do in January?
Gangwon-Do is a region in South Korea. January in Gangwon-Do generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Pyeongchang at 1°C and cold in Donghae at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Donghae and -10°C in Pyeongchang . 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 Chuncheon with an average of 25 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Gangneung with 55 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Pyeongchang .Average sunshine
The city Pyeongchang usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gangwon-Do in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gangwon-Do?
Pyeongchang
In January Pyeongchang generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sokcho
In January Sokcho generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chuncheon
In January Chuncheon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gangneung
In January Gangneung generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Donghae
In January Donghae generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gangwon-Do, in South Korea.
Is January the best time to visit Gangwon-Do?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gangwon-Do due to the typically poor weather in Pyeongchang .
Generally speaking, May, June, September and October provide pleasant weather in Pyeongchang . On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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