Sokcho weather in January (Gangwon-Do, South Korea)

What can you expect from the weather in Sokcho during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sokcho typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Sokcho in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sokcho. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sokcho climate page with graphs.

 

Sokcho, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Where to go in South Korea in January

Find out more about the weather in South Korea in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sokcho in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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