Gyeongju vs Pyeongchang in January

Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Gyeongju is cold, a little rain.

Gyeongju vs Pyeongchang — January climate, side by side

🇰🇷 Gyeongju🇰🇷 Pyeongchang
Comfort score60/100 (C)74/100 (B)
Feels-like high2°C-2°C
Avg high / low7° / -3°3° / -8°
Rainfall30 mm23 mm
Rainy days34
Humidity57%59%
Air quality (AQI)6662

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

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Gyeongju vs Pyeongchang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gyeongju or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Gyeongju is cold, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Gyeongju vs Pyeongchang in January?
In January, Gyeongju averages 7°C high / -3°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm.