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South Korea in January: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What January is actually like in South Korea — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 2°C
- Average low
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 20mm
Where this month sits in the year
The coolest month of the year in South Korea. The driest month of the year.
Public holidays in January
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- January 1 새해 · New Year's Day
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Seoul, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.