Weather in January in Gyeonggi-do
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.
Temperatures
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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Gyeonggi-do?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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