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Jeollabuk-Do weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Jeollabuk-Do in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Jeollabuk-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 Jeollabuk-Do

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Jeollabuk-Do?

Average weather in 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.

Jeonju
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
8°C 
-3°C 
165 hours 
35 mm 
10 days 
poor 
5°C 
-5°C 
165 hours 
33 mm 
10 days 
poor 
8°C 
-3°C 
175 hours 
42 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Jeonju

Average weather in 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.

Gunsan
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
8°C 
1°C 
155 hours 
35 mm 
11 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
166 hours 
31 mm 
10 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
180 hours 
39 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Gunsan

Average weather in 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.

Buan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
3°C 
155 hours 
48 mm 
11 days 
poor 
6°C 
0°C 
166 hours 
41 mm 
11 days 
poor 
6°C 
1°C 
180 hours 
46 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Buan

Average weather in 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.

Namwon
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
7°C 
-3°C 
156 hours 
35 mm 
9 days 
poor 
5°C 
-5°C 
158 hours 
36 mm 
9 days 
poor 
8°C 
-4°C 
165 hours 
47 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Namwon

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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