Yongin weather in January (Gyeonggi-do, South Korea)

What can you expect from the weather in Yongin during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Yongin generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -6°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.

Yongin in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 171 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yongin. May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yongin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Seoul, South Korea (39 KM, 24 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 Yongin 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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