Hongseong in January

5.0out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

3°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
5Rainy days (22 mm)
9:46 hDaylight
07:50Sunrise · 17:35 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 3°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -5°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -5° J 6° -3° F 11° 1° M 18° 7° A 23° 13° M 27° 18° J 29° 22° J 30° 23° A 26° 17° S 20° 10° O 13° 4° N 5° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-5°C22 mm 5– – 5.0
February 6°C-3°C30 mm 5– – 5.5
March 11°C1°C45 mm 6– – 6.5
April 18°C7°C77 mm 7– – 7.5
May 23°C13°C80 mm 8– – 8.1
June 27°C18°C129 mm 9– – 7.7
July 29°C22°C258 mm 16– – 6.1
August 30°C23°C242 mm 16– – 6.0
September 26°C17°C146 mm 9– – 7.6
October 20°C10°C57 mm 6– – 8.1
November 13°C4°C45 mm 6– – 6.8
December 5°C-3°C25 mm 5– – 5.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Hongseong in January?

Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -5°C.

When is the best time to visit Hongseong?

The best months are May, October, June, September.