Suncheon weather in January (Jeollanam-Do, South Korea)

What kind of weather does January bring to Suncheon? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Suncheon includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -3°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Suncheon in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Expect around 7 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 158 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Suncheon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 158 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Kwangju, South Korea (63 KM, 39 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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