Monthly climate guide
Chuncheon weather in January
Expect freezing weather in Chuncheon in January: afternoons reach about -1°C (29°F), while nights drop to around -12°C (11°F). Around 19 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 49%.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 82% less rain than Chuncheon's average.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Chuncheon.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -12°C, and frost is common.
January is typically Chuncheon's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
-1°C
29°F
Avg low
-12°C
11°F
Rainfall
19 mm
very dry
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
49%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Chuncheon weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 29°F | -12°C / 11°F | 19 mm | 82% | 49% |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | -9°C / 16°F | 33 mm | 77% | 52% |
| March | 9°C / 47°F | -3°C / 27°F | 30 mm | 74% | 50% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 2°C / 36°F | 75 mm | 72% | 57% |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 48°F | 78 mm | 71% | 56% |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 112 mm | 72% | 66% |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 67°F | 369 mm | 83% | 78% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 67°F | 264 mm | 84% | 73% |
| September | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 56°F | 114 mm | 81% | 61% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 6°C / 43°F | 69 mm | 78% | 48% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 0°C / 31°F | 70 mm | 80% | 54% |
| December | 0°C / 32°F | -9°C / 15°F | 25 mm | 82% | 50% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Chuncheon?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Chuncheon →Other South Korea cities in January
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Chuncheon in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Chuncheon?
January is cool in Chuncheon, with highs around -1°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Chuncheon in January?
Average highs are about -1°C (29°F) and average lows about -12°C (11°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Chuncheon in January?
Chuncheon typically gets around 19 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chuncheon (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.