Gyeongju weather in January
January in Gyeongju: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Gyeongju · #402 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gyeongju climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 53% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -8°C / 17°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gyeongju in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Gyeongju?
- January in Gyeongju: cold, a little rain — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Gyeongju on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Gyeongju in January?
- In January, Gyeongju averages a daily high of 6.3°C and a low of -1.9°C, with about 38.9 mm of rain over roughly 4.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gyeongju in January?
- Gyeongju has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in January.
- Does it snow in Gyeongju in January?
- Gyeongju sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in January.