Monthly climate guide
Gangneung weather in January
Expect cold weather in Gangneung in January: afternoons reach about 2°C (36°F), while nights drop to around -3°C (27°F). Around 27 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- In Gangneung, January is mid-winter.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -3°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Rain is well below Gangneung's usual level (around 77% less).
January is typically Gangneung's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
2°C
36°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
27 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Gangneung weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -3°C / 27°F | 27 mm | 75% | 46% |
| February | 4°C / 38°F | -2°C / 29°F | 49 mm | 72% | 50% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 2°C / 36°F | 42 mm | 69% | 51% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 96 mm | 70% | 59% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 68 mm | 70% | 57% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 17°C / 63°F | 122 mm | 76% | 70% |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 349 mm | 83% | 78% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 72°F | 275 mm | 83% | 73% |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 18°C / 64°F | 174 mm | 78% | 66% |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 100 mm | 72% | 51% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 6°C / 43°F | 82 mm | 74% | 53% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 30°F | 37 mm | 77% | 47% |
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 Gangneung?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gangneung →Other South Korea cities in January
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Gangneung in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Gangneung?
January is cool in Gangneung, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Gangneung in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (36°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gangneung in January?
Gangneung typically gets around 27 mm of rain in January — fairly dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gangneung (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.