Samgong weather in January (South Korea)

Is Samgong a good destination in January, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Samgong usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -7°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Samgong in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 165 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Samgong. May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Samgong climate page with graphs.

 

Samgong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 35 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 6358% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Daejeon, South Korea (56 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in South Korea in January

Find out more about the weather in South Korea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Samgong.

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