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 PyeongchangJanuary climate, side by side

BusanPyeongchang
Comfort score66/100 (C)74/100 (B)
Feels-like high5°C-2°C
Avg high / low9° / 0°3° / -8°
Rainfall34 mm23 mm
Rainy days44
Humidity56%59%
Air quality (AQI)6062

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

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.