Weather in January in Gangwon-Do
Planning a getaway to Gangwon-Do this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Gangwon-Do, refer to the map below.
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 climate data from the last 30 years, Pyeongchang typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Pyeongchang enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Gangwon-Do climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Korea, check out our Gangwon-Do's climate page.
Popular destinations
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 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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