Jeju vs Pyeongchang in January

Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Jeju is cold, a little rain.

Jeju vs PyeongchangJanuary climate, side by side

JejuPyeongchang
Comfort score50/100 (D)74/100 (B)
Feels-like high4°C-2°C
Avg high / low9° / 4°3° / -8°
Rainfall71 mm23 mm
Rainy days104
Humidity68%59%
Air quality (AQI)5562

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

Jeju vs Pyeongchang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Jeju or Pyeongchang?
Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Jeju is cold, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Jeju vs Pyeongchang in January?
In January, Jeju averages 9°C high / 4°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm.