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

In January, Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.

Pyeongchang vs Seoul in January

Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Seoul is freezing, dry.

Pyeongchang vs Seoul — January climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Pyeongchang	🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-2°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	3° / -8°	3° / -6°
Rainfall	23 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	4	3
Humidity	59%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	62	92

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

Month by month

Pyeongchang 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry, reliable snow · best January74
Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry · best May47

Pyeongchang vs Seoul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Pyeongchang or Seoul?: Pyeongchang is the better pick in January — 74 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pyeongchang is freezing, dry, reliable snow, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Pyeongchang vs Seoul in January?: In January, Pyeongchang averages 3°C high / -8°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.