What is the weather like in Gangneung vs Seoul in January?

In January, Gangneung averages 6°C high / -3°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.

Gangneung vs Seoul in January

Gangneung is the better pick in January — 52 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangneung is cold, a little rain, reliable snow, while Seoul is freezing, dry.

Gangneung vs Seoul — January climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Gangneung	🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	1°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	6° / -3°	3° / -6°
Rainfall	37 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	5	3
Humidity	58%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	54	92

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

Month by month

Gangneung 🇰🇷 South Koreacold, a little rain, reliable snow · best June52
Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry · best May47

Gangneung vs Seoul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gangneung or Seoul?: Gangneung is the better pick in January — 52 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangneung is cold, a little rain, reliable snow, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Gangneung vs Seoul in January?: In January, Gangneung averages 6°C high / -3°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.