January weather forecast
Seoul, South Korea

The Dongdaemun Gate in Seoul city, South Korea
The Dongdaemun Gate in Seoul city, South Korea

January

Weather in January

January in Seoul, South Korea is predominantly dry and consists of long, cold nights with low temperatures descending to -5.9°C (21.4°F). Frozen snowflakes frequently decorate the scenic landscapes, creating a wintry atmosphere. This makes it a perfect time for winter sports enthusiasts. As daylight hours are at their minimum, the crisp air often accompanied by magical sunrise and sunset views along the Han River. Transitioning into February, the weather stays fairly unchanged.

Temperature

In Seoul, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -5.9°C (21.4°F).

Humidity

In Seoul, the average relative humidity in January is 59.8%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Seoul, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:53 KST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
In Seoul, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 1.5°C (34.7°F) and a low of -5.9°C (21.4°F).
How cold is it in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Seoul, is 1.5°C (34.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to -5.9°C (21.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 59.8%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Seoul, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:53 KST.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in January?
In Seoul, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index
Average temperature in January - Seoul, South Korea
Average temperature in January
Seoul, South Korea
  • Average high temperature in January: 1.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.9°C).

Average humidity in January - Seoul, South Korea
Average humidity in January
Seoul, South Korea
  • Average humidity in January: 59.8%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (78.3%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (56.2%).

Average rainfall in January - Seoul, South Korea
Average rainfall in January
Seoul, South Korea
  • Average rainfall in January: 20.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (394.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20.8mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Seoul, South Korea
Average rainfall days in January
Seoul, South Korea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Seoul, South Korea
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Seoul, South Korea
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average UV index in January - Seoul, South Korea
Average UV index in January
Seoul, South Korea
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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