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

In January, Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Sokcho averages 4°C high / -4°C low with about 35 mm.

Seoul vs Sokcho in January

Seoul and Sokcho are nearly tied in January — 47 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is freezing, dry; Sokcho is freezing, a little rain, reliable snow.

Seoul vs Sokcho — January climate, side by side

	🇰🇷 Seoul	🇰🇷 Sokcho
Comfort score	47/100 (F)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-1°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	3° / -6°	4° / -4°
Rainfall	19 mm	35 mm
Rainy days	3	5
Humidity	58%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	92	53

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

Month by month

Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry · best May47
Sokcho 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, a little rain, reliable snow · best June48

Seoul vs Sokcho in January — FAQ

Is January better in Seoul or Sokcho?: Seoul and Sokcho are nearly tied in January — 47 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Seoul is freezing, dry; Sokcho is freezing, a little rain, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Seoul vs Sokcho in January?: In January, Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Sokcho averages 4°C high / -4°C low with about 35 mm.