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

What can you expect from the weather in Suncheon during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Suncheon typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -3°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Suncheon in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Suncheon in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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