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.

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 Pyeongchang — January climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Jeju	🇰🇷 Pyeongchang
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	9° / 4°	3° / -8°
Rainfall	71 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	10	4
Humidity	68%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	55	62

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

Month by month

Jeju 🇰🇷 South Koreacold, a little rain · best August50
Pyeongchang 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry, reliable snow · best January74

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.