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Gyeonggi-do weather in January

Planning a journey to Gyeonggi-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 Gyeonggi-do in January?

Gyeonggi-do is a region in South Korea. January in Gyeonggi-do generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January is a winter month.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -6°C in Suwon. 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.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Paju with an average of 19 mm to low snow/rainfall in Hwaseong with 25 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Suwon typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 171 hours of sunlight anticipated in Suwon. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Gyeonggi-do for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gyeonggi-do climate page.

Where to go in Gyeonggi-do in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Gyeonggi-do on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Gyeonggi-do

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gyeonggi-do?

Average weather in Suwon

In January Suwon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Suwon
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
6°C 
-4°C 
163 hours 
26 mm 
8 days 
4°C 
-6°C 
171 hours 
23 mm 
8 days 
poor 
6°C 
-4°C 
172 hours 
32 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Suwon

Average weather in Goyang

In January Goyang 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.

Goyang
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
5°C 
-5°C 
163 hours 
25 mm 
7 days 
poor 
3°C 
-7°C 
171 hours 
20 mm 
6 days 
poor 
6°C 
-5°C 
172 hours 
29 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Goyang

Average weather in Hwaseong

In January Hwaseong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hwaseong
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
6°C 
-2°C 
178 hours 
30 mm 
9 days 
3°C 
-4°C 
188 hours 
25 mm 
8 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
189 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Hwaseong

Average weather in Paju

In January Paju 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.

Paju
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
5°C 
-5°C 
163 hours 
25 mm 
7 days 
poor 
3°C 
-7°C 
171 hours 
19 mm 
6 days 
poor 
6°C 
-5°C 
172 hours 
29 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Paju

Average weather in Ansan

In January Ansan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ansan
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
6°C 
-2°C 
178 hours 
29 mm 
8 days 
3°C 
-4°C 
188 hours 
24 mm 
8 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
189 hours 
33 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Ansan

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

Is January the best time to visit Gyeonggi-do?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Suwon, January may not be the ideal time to visit Gyeonggi-do.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Suwon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, July and August tend to be poor.

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