What is the weather like in Gyeongju vs Pyongyang in January?

In January, Gyeongju averages 7°C high / -3°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Pyongyang averages 0°C high / -9°C low with about 15 mm.

Gyeongju vs Pyongyang in January

Gyeongju is the better pick in January — 60 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gyeongju is cold, a little rain, while Pyongyang is freezing, dry.

Gyeongju vs Pyongyang — January climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Gyeongju	🇰🇵 Pyongyang
Comfort score	60/100 (C)	43/100 (F)
Feels-like high	2°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	7° / -3°	0° / -9°
Rainfall	30 mm	15 mm
Rainy days	3	4
Humidity	57%	57%
Air quality (AQI)	66	92

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

Month by month

Gyeongju 🇰🇷 South Koreacold, a little rain · best May60
Pyongyang 🇰🇵 North Koreafreezing, dry · best May43

Gyeongju vs Pyongyang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gyeongju or Pyongyang?: Gyeongju is the better pick in January — 60 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gyeongju is cold, a little rain, while Pyongyang is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Gyeongju vs Pyongyang in January?: In January, Gyeongju averages 7°C high / -3°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Pyongyang averages 0°C high / -9°C low with about 15 mm.