Monthly climate guide
Jeonju weather in January
Expect cold weather in Jeonju in January: afternoons reach about 3°C (38°F), while nights drop to around -5°C (23°F). Around 24 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 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Jeonju is usually about 2°C warmer than Daejeon, 60 km away, in January.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 77% less rain than Jeonju's average.
- In Jeonju, January is mid-winter.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -5°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
January is typically Jeonju's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
3°C
38°F
Avg low
-5°C
23°F
Rainfall
24 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
54%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Jeonju weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -5°C / 23°F | 24 mm | 77% | 54% |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 26°F | 37 mm | 73% | 57% |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | 0°C / 32°F | 50 mm | 73% | 51% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 42°F | 92 mm | 73% | 58% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 11°C / 53°F | 72 mm | 73% | 58% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 123 mm | 75% | 74% |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 22°C / 71°F | 288 mm | 84% | 77% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 245 mm | 81% | 69% |
| September | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 62°F | 127 mm | 79% | 64% |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 49°F | 77 mm | 77% | 51% |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 38°F | 61 mm | 77% | 55% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | -3°C / 27°F | 35 mm | 77% | 55% |
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 Jeonju?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Jeonju →Other South Korea cities in January
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Jeonju in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Jeonju?
January is cool in Jeonju, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Jeonju in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (38°F) and average lows about -5°C (23°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Jeonju in January?
Jeonju typically gets around 24 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 Jeonju (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.