Seoul in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Seoul in january 2025
The weather in Seoul in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 90cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
21%
13%
10%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
20%
16%
10%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
22%
12%
10%
Weather at 3am
27°F
47%
20%
20%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Seoul in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Seoul in january.
The climate of Seoul in january is very bad
In january in Seoul, the climate is quite dry ; it hardly ever rains (1in of precipitation over 1 days).
The climate is rather cold in this city january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 34°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Seoul is 31°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Seoul in january with a maximum record of 52°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 25 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 81% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Seoul is generally 09:52. The sun rises at 07:46 and sets at 17:38.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Seoul in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 90cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 68% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.24km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Seoul in january 2024:
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
32°F to 40°F
27°F to 32°F
22°F to 29°F
31°F to 32°F
25°F to 32°F
29°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 38°F
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 40°F
20°F to 27°F
13°F to 18°F
18°F to 25°F
20°F to 31°F
27°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in South Korea in january
Cities near Seoul:
| Goyang-si in january | very bad weather |
| Namyangju in january | very bad weather |
| Incheon in january | very bad weather |
| Ansan-si in january | very bad weather |
| Yangju in january | very bad weather |
| Hwaseong-si in january | very bad weather |
| Yangp'yong in january | very bad weather |
| Osan in january | very bad weather |
| Icheon-si in january | very bad weather |
| Namiseom (Nami Island) in january | very bad weather |
| Anseong in january | very bad weather |
| Chuncheon in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Seoul
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Weather data for Seoul in january:
Weather data for Seoul for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Seoul. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Seoul can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Seoul.