What is the weather like in Busan vs Pyeongchang in January?

In January, Busan averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm.

Busan vs Pyeongchang in January

Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Busan is cold, a little rain.

Busan vs Pyeongchang — January climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Busan	🇰🇷 Pyeongchang
Comfort score	66/100 (C)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	5°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	9° / 0°	3° / -8°
Rainfall	34 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	4	4
Humidity	56%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	60	62

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Busan 🇰🇷 South Koreacold, a little rain · best May66
Pyeongchang 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry, reliable snow · best January74

Busan vs Pyeongchang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Busan or Pyeongchang?: Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Busan is cold, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Busan vs Pyeongchang in January?: In January, Busan averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm.