Weather in January 2025

South Korea weather in January 2025

The weather in South Korea in January is very cold with temperatures between -4°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in South Korea during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

South Korea is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in South Korea in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit South Korea in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for South Korea before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
1° / -4°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
4
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
8
Dry Days
Dry Days
19
Rainfall
Rainfall
25
mm
9.7
Sun Hours
9.7
Hrs

South Korea annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 1° / -4° 4 19 8 25 mm
Awful
February 4° / -1° 2 22 4 35 mm
Awful
March 10° / 4° 3 26 2 59 mm
Bad
April 15° / 9° 5 25 0 83 mm
Good
May 21° / 14° 5 26 0 119 mm
Good
June 25° / 19° 5 25 0 138 mm
Perfect
July 28° / 23° 11 20 0 438 mm
Good
August 29° / 24° 10 21 0 325 mm
Ok
September 26° / 20° 5 25 0 156 mm
Perfect
October 20° / 14° 3 28 0 77 mm
Good
November 12° / 7° 4 24 2 86 mm
Bad
December 3° / -1° 5 18 8 40 mm
Awful
Temperatures in South Korea in January
Rain in South Korea in January

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Weather in South Korea in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in South Korea in January?
The average temperature in South Korea in January is -4/1° C.
What is the chance of rain in South Korea in January?
On average, there are 4 rainy days in South Korea during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit South Korea?
The weather in South Korea in January is awful.
Can it snow in South Korea in January?
On average, there are 8 snowy days in South Korea in January.
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