Weather in January in Jeollabuk-Do
Planning a getaway to Jeollabuk-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 Jeollabuk-Do in January?
Jeollabuk-Do is a region in South Korea. January in Jeollabuk-Do generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Jeonju. 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 moderate snow/rainfall in Gunsan with an average of 31 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Buan with 41 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Jeonju, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 165 hours of sunlight anticipated in Jeonju. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jeollabuk-Do in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jeollabuk-Do climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Jeollabuk-Do?
Jeonju
In January Jeonju generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°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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Gunsan
In January Gunsan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Buan
In January Buan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Namwon
In January Namwon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Jeollabuk-Do, in South Korea.
Is January the best time to visit Jeollabuk-Do?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Jeollabuk-Do with often poor weather in Jeonju.
Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in Jeonju. In contrast, January, February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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