Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
35°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Seoul
South Korea · East Asia
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
35°F
Lows around 21°F
Precipitation
4 days/mo
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 25° and nights feel near 15°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 34°F, easing to about 29°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning25°F
Rain6%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday33°F
Rain6%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon34°F
Rain5%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening29°F
Rain5%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 21 | 0.7 | 4 | 7.9 | 64 |
| Feb | 40 | 25 | 0.9 | 4 | 8.7 | 64 |
| Mar | 50 | 35 | 1.4 | 5 | 9.5 | 66 |
| Apr | 61 | 46 | 2.6 | 7 | 10.0 | 67 |
| May | 71 | 56 | 3.7 | 8 | 10.0 | 72 |
| Jun | 78 | 66 | 5.1 | 9 | 9.9 | 77 |
| Jul | 82 | 73 | 11.8 | 16 | 8.0 | 84 |
| Aug | 85 | 74 | 9.5 | 15 | 9.0 | 82 |
| Sep | 79 | 65 | 4.8 | 8 | 8.9 | 76 |
| Oct | 67 | 51 | 2.2 | 5 | 9.1 | 71 |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 1.8 | 7 | 7.5 | 70 |
| Dec | 39 | 25 | 0.8 | 4 | 7.6 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology