South Korea - Weather in January

The mountainous National Parks such as Seoraksan and Songnisan will feel especially cold in January, but you can expect icy temperatures and a blanket of snow across most of South Korea during this month.

Such weather conditions make January an excellent time of year for ski-ing, snowboarding and other winter sports in the northern provinces of Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do. Incidentally Gangwon-do has the highest average annual snowfall in the country: no surprise that the best ski resorts of Pyeongchang are found here.

Average daily temperatures in the capital of Seoul will range from -7°C to 3°C whereas the southern coast is milder, with Jeju Island expecting a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 11°C.

Thankfully there is very little rain during these months so those crisp, white views are always on offer.