Jirisan National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in January.

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Gurye Hadong

Planning a journey to Jirisan National Park, South Korea this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Jirisan National Park in January

Jirisan National Park, South Korea is a region in South Korea. January in Jirisan National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Gurye. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Jirisan National Park, South Korea. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Jirisan National Park, South Korea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 36 mm (1.4 in) in Gurye.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Gurye typically sees 158 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Jirisan National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Jirisan National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gurye)

January5°C (41°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October21°C (70°F) November15°C (59°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Jirisan National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Jirisan National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Jirisan National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Jirisan National Park, South Korea?

Temperature range in Jirisan National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Jirisan National Park (January)

Gurye

In January Gurye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
158 hours
165 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hadong

In January Hadong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
184 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: South Korea January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in South Korea in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in South Korea dropped to -28°C (-18°F) in Sokcho on January 5, 1981.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in South Korea was -14°C (7°F) in Gapyeong on January 5, 1986.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Jirisan National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gurye 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Hadong 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)

Jirisan National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in January?

In January, Jirisan National Park, South Korea generally has poor weather conditions. Gurye sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Jirisan National Park, South Korea in January?

Average temperatures in Jirisan National Park, South Korea during January range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Gurye.

Does Jirisan National Park, South Korea get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Jirisan National Park, South Korea. Gurye averages only about 36 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Jirisan National Park, South Korea?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Jirisan National Park, South Korea due to the typically poor weather in Gurye.

Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Gurye. In contrast, January, February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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