Iwŏn-ŭp in January
4.2out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
7Rainy days (31 mm)
9:26 hDaylight
07:52Sunrise · 17:18 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -6°C | 31 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 1°C | -4°C | 24 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.7 |
| March | 5°C | 0°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 11°C | 5°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 15°C | 11°C | 66 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 19°C | 16°C | 63 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| July | 23°C | 20°C | 143 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 24°C | 21°C | 151 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 21°C | 17°C | 84 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 16°C | 11°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 9°C | 4°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 2°C | -3°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Iwŏn-ŭp in January?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Iwŏn-ŭp?
The best months are September, June, July.