Pyongyang vs Seoul in January

Seoul is the better pick in January — 47 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is freezing, dry, while Pyongyang is freezing, dry.

Pyongyang vs Seoul — January climate, side by side

🇰🇵 Pyongyang🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score43/100 (F)47/100 (F)
Feels-like high-5°C-1°C
Avg high / low0° / -9°3° / -6°
Rainfall15 mm19 mm
Rainy days43
Humidity57%58%
Air quality (AQI)9292

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

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Pyongyang vs Seoul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Pyongyang or Seoul?
Seoul is the better pick in January — 47 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is freezing, dry, while Pyongyang is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Pyongyang vs Seoul in January?
In January, Pyongyang averages 0°C high / -9°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.