Best time to visit South Korea in January
January is a less ideal time to visit South Korea — the country-average travel-comfort score is 50.2/100. The best months are October, May, April.
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Weather in South Korea in January
Typical weather across South Korea in January: average high 4.9°C, low -4.3°C, about 37.3 mm of rain, and 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Korea's cities, Busan has the best weather in January (score 53/100, January climate details).
| Metric | South Korea avg | Best city (Busan) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 50.2 | 53 |
| High / Low | 4.9° / -4.3° | 7° / -2.7° |
| Precipitation | 37.3 mm | 281.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 7.2 | 7.5 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit South Korea. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Korea.
When to visit South Korea in other months
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